The transformation of Western Europe -- The creation of the European Community -- The evolution of the European Community and Union -- From western to pan-European integration -- From Rome to Amsterdam -- The Treaty of Nice -- The Constitutional Treaty -- Treaties and the integration process -- The Commission -- The Council of Ministers -- The European Council -- The European Parliament -- European Union law and the courts -- Other institutions and actors -- Policies -- Policy processes -- The budget -- Agricultural policy and policy processes -- External relations -- National influences and controls on European Union processes -- Conceptualising and theorising -- Present realities and future prospects.