ABSTRACT

With a focus on governmental institutions, this book explores the ways in which EU membership has altered the balance of power among key political actors. The authors discuss cultural adaptation to integration, as well as examining the views of the elite and voters. The transformation in national identity, sovereignty and neutrality are also examined.

chapter 1|19 pages

National Politics and European Integration

chapter 2|21 pages

Finland Joins the European Union

chapter 3|28 pages

Parties and Elections

chapter 4|23 pages

Parliament

chapter 7|17 pages

The Common Foreign and Security Policy

chapter 8|12 pages

Conclusion