A Dictionary of the European Union, now in its third edition, offers a wide range of information about the EU, from acronyms and treaties to member states and people who have played an important role in the formation and development of the EU.Compiled by acknowledged authorities in the field of EU affairs, David Phinnemore and Lee McGowan of the School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy, Queen's University Belfast, A Dictionary of the European Union provides a unique collection of invaluable data: explains the complex terminology surrounding the EU; identifies the role of EU institutions; profiles member states, applicant countries and the people who have played an important role in the formation and development of the EU; highlights countries and organizations of relevance to the EU; provides an account of both historical and current issues; outlines the significance of the treaties, programmes and policies; and spells out acronyms and abbreviations.In one accessible volume A Dictionary of the European Union presents some 450 pages of up-to-date information and includes over 1,000 entries, providing a complete and invaluable guide to the EU.