European Environmental Policy: The Pioneers

Introduction - the impact of the pioneers on EU environmental policy Sweden - setting a good example, Annica Kronsell Austria - a latecomer which became a pioneer, Volkmar Lauber Finland -from local to global politics, Marko Joas Germany - domestic obstacles to an international forerunner, Heinrich Pehle the Netherlands - a net exporter of environmental policy concepts, Duncan Liefferink Denmark - the shadow of the green majority, Mikael Skou Andersen Norway - a case of splendid isolation, Marit Reitan.