This book provides information and analysis on the key developments and policies of the EU. The book also includes features such as biographies of key personalities, maps, a detailed guide to further reading, and 35 tables that provide accessible information relating to the EU. This accessible, user-friendly guide provides students with all the key information and analysis on the European Union and its policies. It covers the main areas, such as the single market and budgeting, and also explores recent developments involving the introduction of Economic and Monetary Union and the Treaty of Nice. With the accession of ten new member States, the EU is experiencing dramatic changes and this is a comprehensive and thematic guide to all the recent developments. This is an essential purchase for all students getting to grips with the complexities of the EU and is also an excellent resource for lecturers and professionals.