Influences and processes of negotiation: Spanish accession negotiations to the EC

Abstract

This thesis analyses the complexity of negotiations by applying five variables from Druckman's (2003) framework of influences and processes of negotiation to three cases selected: a) Spain's accession negotiations to the European Community, (1962-1985) b) Constitutional negotiations (1978) and c) Negotiations of the Fontainebleau European Council, (1984). The five variables: Preconditions, background factors, conditions, process, outcomes and their sub themes are assessed for each case. The application of the variables to the selected cases, enables a comparative analysis demonstrating patterns of complexity in negotiations. The study thus traces shared aspects of separate negotiations, with distinct structural characteristics.