Public Policy in the EU

So far in this book we have looked at the history, principles and political character, institutions and processes of the EU, and how it relates to those who live under its jurisdiction. In Part 3 we examine what the EU has meant in terms of the policies it has pursued. We will see where the EU has been most active, what influences bear on the policy process and key policy-makers, and what practical difference integration has made to the lives of Europeans and the place of Europe in the world.