The Democratic Deficit in the EU

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The Democratic Deficit in the EU For years, the European construction appeared to be legitimate through a permissive consensus since no significant opposition ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis of the classical theories.. The (neo)neofunctional approach.. The federalist perspective.. An intergovernmentalist perspective.. Necessity of a new type of democracy at the supranational level.. The new governance analysis: A...»

The democratic deficit of the EU and the European political integration from a French perspective

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The democratic deficit of the EU and the European political integration from a French perspective. Introduction; EU at a turning point ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. EU at a turning point: New challenges and reflections about its future. The decline of neo-functionalism: A 'global turbulence'. The importance of current EU-linked issues implying stronger democratic requirements. Flexibility: A...»

The democratic deficit and the role of the EU Parliament

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « As pointed by Chryssochoou (2003, 366-374), the democratic deficit of the EU can be thus seen through an institutional perspective , the lack of power of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The structural weakness of the EU Parliament.. The uncertainty of the EU public support as a correlative consequence of EP weakness.. The configuration of power in terms of media visibility and opinion...»

What does the European Union's so-called ‘democratic deficit' stem from, and how could it be tackled?

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Definition of democracy. Tackling the 'democratic deficit' in Europe. More explanation of EU procedures. Establishment of a uniform electoral system. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What does 'democratic deficit' mean and how has the problem risen?. The meaning of 'democratic deficit'.. The factors causing the democratic deficit in the European Union.. Low voter turnout.. The high level of euroscepticism.. A...»

What are the challenges facing the EU in its attempts to establish democratic institutional structures ?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   08/31/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « This statement by the European Commission subsumes ten years of political and academic on-going debate on the democratic deficit of the EU. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theorizing and achieving a model of democracy specific to the EU . The current picture: The blatant inadequacy of both supranational and intergovernmental models . The EU as a multi-level polity: conceptual and practical...»

Karen E. Smith "European Union Foreign Policy in a Changing World"

Political science   |   European union   |   Book review   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The absence of any agreed definition and treaty relative to democracy together with the well-known democratic deficit of the EU constitute an obstacle to the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «General overview. The promotion of human rights and the promotion of democracy and good governance . Political conditionality . Diplomatic instruments . Conclusion and criticism....»

Can the European Parliament ever break out of the cycle of failing public interests and legitimacy?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « politique de l Union européenne, Montchrestien, 2002 Andrew Moravscik, In defence of the democratic deficit: reassessing legitimacy in the EU, Journal of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Analyzing what can be done to increase and strengthen the legitimacy of the European Parliament. The European Community's aim. The European Parliament's duties . The Brussels Treaty of the 22nd of January 1975. National parliaments:...»

The European citizenship

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « movement for the citizens, has in a way reached the limits of the integrationist logic, not providing a solution for the democratic deficit of the EU, that is ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The rudimentary foundations of the European citizenship echo the particularities of the European integration.. The notion of the European citizenship in the treaties reflects the complexities of the European integration.. The symbolic...»

The European Union and organized crime

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   03/24/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « a leading scholar such as Andrew Moravcsik has come forward with arguments challenging the consensus that the EU suffers from a severe democratic deficit. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A strategy based on co-operation. the Tampere summit and the priorities set by EU leaders . A framework decision in the field of money laundering. Improving cooperation between member states and national law-enforcement agencies. What...»

"Post-parliamentary strategies need, therefore, to be recast as complements, rather than substitute, for parliamentarism at Union level" (Lord and Beetham). Discuss

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « LORD Christopher, BEETHAM David, Legitimizing the EU: Is there a Post The concept of a « democratic deficit » will deliberately not be adressed here. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Structural factors for blunted parliamentarism at EU level.. The absence of a cohesive European political community.. Political obstacles to a 'full' parliamentarization of the EU.. Post-parliamentary strategies: Theorizing and...»

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