Environmental Politics in the European Union

Environmental Politics in the European Union provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making, and implementation of European Union environmental politics, identifying the central areas and instruments of EU environmental policy.

It analyses the factors influencing not only the formulation but also the implementation of environmental measures within the complex multi-level setting of the EU. On this basis, the book critically examines the EU's effectiveness and problem-solving capacity in the environmental field.

Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate levels, the book employs a clear and insightful analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of EU policy studies. Thus, it provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches available in the field.

At the same time, the discussion is illustrated by a broad range of empirical findings regarding the formulation and implementation of EU environmental policy.

This study is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction to EU environmental politics.