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The European Union, which came into existence on 1 January 1993, is a major event in international political and economic relations and has caught the attention of the world. The collapse of the soviet Union and the dramatic turn of events in Eastern Europe have significant bearings on North-South Relations as the countries of South undergo fundamental changes. Against this backdrop, the construction of the European Union and Its impact on developing countries in the context of changing North South relations provide an interesting agenda for research. The process of construction of the Union involved radical changes in the economic, commercial, trade an external policies of the European Community. These changes, although mostly internal, would have significant implications for all other countries in relation to the Community. The book first analyses issues in contemporary North-South relations. Then it examines the impact of EC integration on the developing countries in general and India in particular. About the Author Dr. D.K. Giri, is the Director, Schumacher Centre Delhi, which seeks primarily to contribute to revitalization of rural India by training and the application of appropriate technology. Having done his M.A. and M. Phil from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi, he obtained his Ph. D. from University of Hull, England, where he was associated with the Centre for Developing Area Studies, and the Centre for European Union Studies. Dr. Giri has done another Ph. D. on ?British Labour Party?, from JNU, New Delhi. Having a brilliant academic record-first class distinctions and merit scholarships throughout his career-Dr. Giri has taught in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and has been guest lecturer in the universities in India and abroad. He has a wide range of academic interest with specialization on developmental issues and contributes regularly to the leading journals. Dr. Giri has travelled widely in connection with his research/lecture programmes. The countries he has visited include United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, the former Soviet Union, Afghanistan, Poland.