The Rise of EU Police Cooperation: Governing Differentiated Integration

This book provides an in-depth empirical analysis and theoretical history of the institutional development of EU police cooperation,with a focus on the creation and integration of Europol. It explores which driving factors shape processes of differentiation and integration in this sovereignty-sensitive policy domain and attempts to explain state preferences on international police cooperation in the light of major theories of European integration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers an in-depth empirical examination and theoretical exploration of the institutional development of EU police cooperation, with a particular focus on the establishment and integration of Europol. Spanning a 40-year period, it meticulously tracks the dynamics of integration, analyzing the influence of cross-country interdependencies, politicization, and policy entrepreneurship on the behavior of Member States and their institutional choices. By drawing upon a diverse range of sources, including previously unpublished materials and personal insights from key decision-makers, the book delves into the driving factors that shape processes of differentiation and integration within this sovereignty-sensitive policy domain. It also seeks to explain state preferences on international police cooperation in the context of major theories of European integration.

The book is of immense value to students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in or studying police cooperation, justice and home affairs policy, EU governance, and security studies at both national and European levels. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis that sheds light on the complex dynamics and factors shaping EU police cooperation, offering valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders alike.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032200941