Advancing towards a new theory of small states' behaviour, this book takes administrative conditions at home as a point of departure. 'The book makes an essential contribution to our understanding of small states in European affairs. It provides a timely account on the importance of small states in European Union decision making.' Emil J. Kirchner, University of Essex, UK 'This book is an important contribution to the field of European studies, showing that there are substantial differences in the way small states and large states approach decision making in the European Union. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the impact of size in politics and administration and all students of European decision making should find it extremely rewarding reading.' Dr. Gunnar Helgi Kristinsson, University of Iceland, Iceland