ABSTRACT
This paper examines the changing relationship between the European Union (EU) and the countries of East Europe, in the field of shipping policy concentrating only upon the period up to around 1992 when policies had to change dramatically to incorporate the transition in European politics and relationships that was occurring. It outlines and discusses the slowly emerging details of EU shipping policy, including Stages One and Two and a number of other suggestions emanating from the Commission. Whilst doing so, it emphasises the impact on East Europe and the influence that East European states have had upon Union policy.
The significance of the Single European Market and new community entrants are also discussed.
Finally, the impact of changes in East Europe is noted upon the future development of East-West policy making.6
