Leadership in Disguise

<p>First published in 1997 this volume is situated within a general discussion in which the European Commission is the subject of much myth and speculation. While the political debate on its role in EC decision-making continues there is still little consensus among academics on the basic nature of the institution – is the Commission an independent supranational body or is it dominated by intergovernmental influences?</p><p>Leadership in Disguise enters this general discussion by providing an original empirical analysis of the Commission’s role during the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations (1986-93). Focusing on the controversial agricultural issue the book sets out to discover how decisions were made within the European Community.</p><p>This is a systematic and thorough study of how the Commission can play a leading role in Community decision-making and will appeal to policy-makers students and all those seeking an insight into the Commission’s role and EC decision-making.</p>