Description
Book SynopsisPolicies in the EU are largely made by national civil servants who prepare and implement decisions in Brussels as well as at home. Despite their important role, these national civil servants form a relatively hidden world that has received little attention from both the media and academics. This volume considers a wide variety of sources and research methods to answer such questions as: how many civil servants are actually involved in EU-related activities? What do these civil servants do when they engage with the EU? And how do they negotiate their dual roles?
The New Eurocrats offers unique and invaluable insights into these civil servants and their working practices—and uncovers some secrets in the world of EU governance along the way.
Table of ContentsTHE NEW EUROCRATS - 2 Contents - 6 Tables and Figures - 9 Acknowledgements - 12 Ch. 1: Studying Eurocrats at work - 14 Ch. 2: Toward a Europeanised civil service? A survey study - 32 Ch. 3: Eurocratic work as strategic behaviour: moving before the commission does in veterinary policy - 52 Ch. 4: Getting things done in European police co-operation - 78 Ch. 5: Bridge builder of bridgeheads in Brussels? The world of seconded national experts - 104 Ch. 6: Understanding Eurocratic work: conclusions and reflections - 130 Appendix - 152 Notes - 154 Bibliography - 162 About the authors - 172 Index - 174
