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"The general object of the union shall be to meet the needs of the American university and college men who are in Europe for military or other service in the cause of the allies." ; Mode of access: Internet.

A decade ago, the term 'Europe' was one of abuse for most British trade unionists. By 1990, major unions such as the GMB and MSF had produced reports setting out ways in which unions could be active in Europe. Major turning points include the dying down of the Cold War; the Polish union 'Solidarity', and the Delors anti-Thatcher platform. (SJK)

Capital Markets Union in Europe analyses the legal and economic implications of the European Commission's plans to form a Capital Markets Union (CMU) in Europe, which will have a major impact on financial markets and institutions both in the region and beyond. A detailed introductory chapter provides a broad overview of the various aspects and challenges of the CMU proposals, whilst thematically grouped chapters cover the following areas: (i) general aspects, (ii) Brexit, (iii) financing innovation, (iv) raising capital on the capital markets, (v) fostering retail and institutional investment, (vi) leveraging banking capacity to support the wider economy, (vii) facilitating cross-border investing, and (viii) comparative aspects of capital market integration. Written by world renowned experts in the fields of banking and capital markets, including respected academics, with broad practical experience, and leading practitioners, Capital Markets Union in Europe provides high-quality analysis of the legal and economic issues in a practical context. --

Discusses evolution of attitudes of British trade unions towards European unification, relations with continental unions, and major debated issues; 1980s, chiefly.

Monetary Union marks the crowning step in the process of economic integration in Europe. This scenario of one currency, one market and 11 member countries raises the issue of whether further political integration is needed to complement the union already achieved in the monetary and economic fields. While there are pressures for change to the current status quo from several directions, further political integration will depend on the success of Monetary Union which crucially requires that countries tackle their reform challenges.