1. Introduction / Ole Elgström -- 2. The agenda-shaping powers of the council presidency / Jonas Tallberg -- 3. 'The honest broker'? the council presidency as a mediator / Ole Elgström -- 4. The council presidency and external representation / Rikard Bengtsson -- 5. The Netherlands' presidency of 1997 : between ambition and modesty / Mendeltje van Keulen and Jan Q. Th. Rood -- 6. The british presidency of 1998 : new labour, new tone? / Ian Manners -- 7. The Finnish presidency of 1999 : pragmatism and the promotion of Finland's position in Europe / Teija Tiilikainen -- 8. The French presidency of 2000 : an arrogant leader? / Olivier Costa, Anne Couvidat and Jean-Pascal Daloz -- 9. The Swedish presidency of 2001 : a reflection of Swedish identity / Bo Bjurulf -- 10. The Belgian presidency of 2001 : cautious leadership as trademark / Bart Kerremans and Edith Drieskens -- 11. The Spanish presidencies of 1989, 1995 and 2002 : from commitment to reluctance towards European integration / Francesc Morata and Ana-Mar Fernández -- 12. Conclusion : rationalist and sociological perspectives on the council presidency / Ole Elgström and Jonas Tallberg.
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This book describes, analyses, explains and compares the role performance of different presidencies. The expert and international authors ask why member states have different approaches and play the role differently, prioritising different functions and using a variety of strategies to realise their aspirations. The book consists of three parts i) describes the functions of the presidency, ii) compares nine different presidencies and iii) a concluding section comparing media images, and summaries looking at member state characteristics and behaviour.
European Union council presidencies.
0415309905
Council of the European Union-- Presidents.
Council of the European Union.
Government - Europe.
Government - Non-U.S.
LAW-- International.
Law, Politics & Government.
Ordförandeskapet i Europeiska unionen.
Politics and government
Politik-- EU-länderna.
Presidents.
European Union countries, Politics and government.