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 : « European Union still suffers from a political deficit , as it doesn t have a strong enough political role. It also suffers from a democratic one, as they ...»

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...»

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 : « national parliaments to scrutinize EU legislation more a real and full parliamentary role in Community is therefore a structural democratic deficit that both ...»

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 Commission white paper on a European communication policy, an analysis of the conceptual and political issues at stake

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « from the past The persistent legitimacy deficit of the Besides, the role of political parties in the first legitimacy of the EU: its democratic nature, often ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The response after the schock. An exercice of self-criticism. Learning the lessons from the past. Addressing policy weak points and 'closing the gap'. From a White Paper to another: From delivering to identity-building. 'Delivery by...»

Why has the European Court of Justice been so central to the process of integration?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « on the whole, the role of the of supranational institutions, the ECJ's democratic deficit has been up the democracy deficit, hence legitimacy deficit and to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1951-1965: The solid foundations of the ECJ.. The European Community a legal entity.. The Treaties of Paris and Rome empowering the ECJ.. The judges' expansive methods.. 1965-1986: The ECJ as the driving force behind integration.. The...»

A critical examination of the European Union's commitment and approach to promoting democracy and Human Rights in accession candidate countries and elsewhere in the world

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « democratic programs have played the role of legitimize a of the European Union s democratic assistance, which Good Governance, alluding to a deficit of clarity ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The European Union's assistance: The most widespread and major aid in the world. Implemented far-reaching and spreading democratic support. Equal partnership with developing countries and candidate countries. The evolution of the...»

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