What role can the Presidency play in co-ordinating European Union environmental policy - making? An Anglo - German comparison Author Wurzel R. Journal/Series European Environmental Law Review | Vol. 5(3); 74 - 79; 6 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-057703) Publisher | Place of publication Graham & Trotman /Martinus Nijhoff | London, UK Language English Country/Territory European Union, United Kingdom, Germany Subject Environment gen. Keyword Policy/planning Institution Abstract The office of the European Union (EU) Presidency has attracted little research interest despite the fact that its importance has grown markedly over the years. This paper focuses on the co-ordination function the Presidency can play in the environmental field. It uses the British and German Presidencies of 1992 and 1994 respectively as case studies. It concludes that the integration of strict environmental requirements into all common policies is often still hampered by the decision-making framework.