{"product_id":"9783032333735","title":"Understanding Europe A Guide to European Institutions, Processes and Policies","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Practice in Governance and Public Organizations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Europe\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Guide to European Institutions, Processes and Policies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKarel Lannoo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ World \/ European\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe European Union shapes the daily lives of Europeans in profound ways. From digital regulation and privacy to the green transition, international trade, and migration, its influence is far-reaching. Yet the processes behind EU policy-making often remain opaque. Many citizens lack a clear understanding of how policies are created, who is involved, and how they themselves can engage with and influence these decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eUnderstanding Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e provides clear and accessible guidance to the workings of the European Union. It explains the roles of key institutions and decision-making structures while examining the most pressing issues facing Europe today and their implications for citizens and businesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWritten as a practical guide, this book is intended for organisations, students, policymakers, and engaged citizens seeking to navigate the European policy landscape more effectively. By outlining the EU’s main areas of activity and its position in the world, it offers a coherent picture of where Europe stands today and the directions it may take in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA deeper understanding of the European Union is essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of European democracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eKarel Lannoo is the CEO of CEPS, the leading independent European think tank. He has been following European policymaking and the ins and outs of the ‘Brussels bubble’ for over 35 years. He works closely with EU policymakers at many levels—within the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council—as well as with the numerous interest groups surrounding them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032333735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51032924258444,"sku":"9783032333735","price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032333735.jpg?v=1782486787","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032333735","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}