Routledge - The EU's Lisbon Treaty: Institutional Choices

Explore the significant changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty, which went into effect in December 2009. This text examines how the treaty seeks to increase the efficiency and legitimacy of the European Union through specific institutional reforms. This book provides a detailed look at the creation of two vital new roles: the elected President of the European Council and the High Representative (HR) of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy, who also serves as a Vice-President of the Commission. By bringing together leading international scholars, this work analyzes the institutional innovations introduced by the treaty and discusses the potential outcomes of these structural shifts. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how these changes aim to meet the declared goals of the European Union. It is an essential resource for those studying the evolution of EU governance and the practical implementation of its new legal and political framework.