The EU is one of the most notoriously complex international organisations. It is the only supranational organisation where nation-states agree to share sovereignty in some areas but not in others. At the heart of the EU debate across Europe are two opposing groups: one aims to devolve more sovereignty to the EU, with the aim of creating a European 'super-state' and the other wishes to devolve less, effectively relegating the EU to a mere discussion forum. In this accessible and engaging book, Mark Corner provides an essential introduction to the history and modern workings of the EU. Focusing on key themes in the union's development and the debates surrounding future enlargement, this book answers the key questions related to the EU and provides a 'one-stop shop' for anyone curious about future of Europe.

Mark Corner is Lecturer at Hogeschool-Universiteit in Brussels and Guest Lecturer on the MA European Studies programme at University of Leuven. He is also a conferencier at the European Union, providing introductory talks on the various institutions and is the author of The Binding of Nations: From European Union to World Union.

Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction and Outline of the Book
Chapter 2: History
Chapter 3: Anatomy
Chapter 4: The Single Market
Chapter 5: Agriculture and Aquaculture
Chapter 6: A Europe of Regions
Chapter 7: External relations
Chapter 8: The Greening of Europe?
Chapter 9: Conclusion