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...»

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 economic, territorial, and cultural impact of the European Union on the Danish identity

Business & market   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The democratic deficit of the European Union is a particularly sharp issue in On the territorial field, the EU-Denmark relationships have been a dilemma ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Danish identity and culture.. Danish identity at stake and the European Union.. Debates about the European Union and Denmark 1970's to 1980's.. The tight coupling of the state and the nation.. The European Union's democratic...»

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 EU the definition and implementation of an EU policy in communication is part of the democratic order . ...»

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...»

Has Blair government's constructive European engagement been undermined by the Iraq war?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « the single market, preparing the enlargement of the EU to the make an enlarged Europe work more efficiently, reducing the Europe democratic deficit and signing ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taking over the office in 1997.. The first term (1997-2001): A proactive and constructive engagement vis-a-vis Europe.. New Labour pledge and the 1997 manifesto. . The Amsterdam European Council.. EU and Blair.. UK's...»

Politics of the European Union

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « people in 2004, the fact that member states elites avoid referenda on enlargement and the general democratic deficit increasingly felt towards the EU is a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The History of the Enlargement process so far.. The first four enlargements: 1956-1995.. The Enlargements of 2004 and 2007 and the accession criteria.. The outcomes of last enlargements for new members, previous members and European...»

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 : « of supranational institutions, the ECJ's democratic deficit has been the democracy deficit, hence legitimacy deficit and to http://www.curia.eu.int/en/ The ECJ ...»

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 : « EU policy-makers and for the EU s institutions . pillars 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...»

The Swedish model and the European integration

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/14/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « level the Swedes are in favour of real democratic transparency, so results as we have seen it before the public deficit has decreased What has the EU done for us ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The consequences of Sweden's entrance in the European Union. Basic tenants of the swedish model. Swedish national identity and welfare state. Characteristics of the Swedish model. Complexity of the Swedish model. The swedish debate...»

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