This book explores the European Union decision-making processes from the perspective of its Member States. These processes pose serious challenges for their national governments and parliaments, and require significant institutional and operational adaptation. The general practices of Member States are explored in the light of these challenges, and specific practical experiences in both the domestic and Brussels...

This book explores the European Union decision-making processes from the perspective of its Member States. These processes pose serious challenges for their national governments and parliaments, and require significant institutional and operational adaptation. The general practices of Member States are explored in the light of these challenges, and specific practical experiences in both the domestic and Brussels arena are examined through a detailed case-study on Hungary, a relatively new Member State.