
The European Union (EU) represents a remarkable process of international political integration and a highly developed customs union. It reflects the dual goals of political integration and internal trade liberation. Over the past 20 years, it has struggled to balance these goals with the needs of environmental management. This paper seeks to understand these processed by analyzing the European Union as transformed by the Maastricht Treaty in light of the Winnipeg Principles on Trade and Sustainable Development.
Contents
Introduction: The Maastricht Treaty and the Development of the European Community
The Winnipeg Principles on Trade and Sustainable Development
Maastricht and Sustainable Development
The EC and the Environment
The Maastricht Treaty and the Principles on Trade and Sustainable Development
The Maastricht Treaty: What is Trade and What is Integration?