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

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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.