This text is centred around two themes: the attitude of French presidents, ministers, political parties, interest groups and the public towards European integration; and the complexity of the adaption processes in many policy sectors which have become necessary as a consequence of EU memberships. Although French inputs may have influenced European institutions and policies, the impact of those policies and the policy processes of the EU have also played a role in transforming many aspects of French politics and economics.

Author Biography

ALAIN GUYOMARCH is Lecturer in European Politics and Deputy Director of The European Institute, London School of Economics HOWARD MACHIN is Director of the European Institute, London School of Economics ELLA RITCHIE is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne