How Germany Unified and the EU Enlarged / New Perspectives in German Political Studies (PDF)

Tereza Novotná is an FNRS Post-Doctoral Researcher at Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. She received her doctorate from Boston University and has held various visiting fellowships in the US, UK, Germany and Austria. She has widely published on various aspects of EU politics, especially EU foreign policy, transatlantic relations and the politics of Germany and Central and Eastern Europe.

“In this book, Tereza Novotná explores the negotiation processes that led to German unification and Czech membership in the European Union. Through the material gained from around 80 interviews with key actors the book makes an original contribution to existing academic literature on transformation and integration and to recollections of actors involved. … Those who want to read the story of integration re-told through the lenses of the two models and their categories might very well benefit from the book.” (Barbara Lippert, Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol. 55 (1), 2017)

“Tereza Novotná’s latest book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the political dynamics of one of the most dramatic periods in recent European history … . this makes for fascinating reading and is an elegant reflection on the complexities involved in both transitions. … book is a great read for anyone looking to explore the dynamics of state integration in a period of rapid change, and offers fresh insights into a hugely significant aspect of contemporary European history.” (Carolyn Rowe, German Politics, Vol. 25 (3), August, 2016)

“Tereza Novotna examines the inter-relationship between these two epoch-making events, pointing to the different methods of accession – transplantation and adaptation. … Novotna’s research findings will be useful as the EU contemplates further enlargement to the Western Balkans and Turkey. … this book will be essential reading for practitioners on all sides.” (Fraser Cameron, The International Spectator, Vol. 51 (3), 2016)