The democratic deficit and the role of the EU Parliament

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The democratic deficit and the role of the EU Parliament Introduction Since the beginning of the 90 s and the end of the permissive consensus , the democratic ...»

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 : « in order to understand the role of the to the problem of the democratic deficit (Iain, McLean increasing the powers of the EU Parliament; greater transparency ...»

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...»

The Democratic Deficit in the EU

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « As a result, the solution to the democratic deficit lies in His federalist strategy was called democratic radicalism being built the idea of a major role for a ...»

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 : « 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 European Union and organized crime

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   03/24/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « However, Moravcsik analyses the democratic deficit from his liberal is popular demand for an EU role against organised powers to the European Parliament and the ...»

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...»

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...»

Can any theory fully explain the process of European integration? If not, why not?

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « actors have played a major role in the become the first official constitution of the EU. However both debates emphasised the democratic deficit of European ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two leading approaches of European Integration: Neo-Functionalism and Inter-Governmentalism.. The Neo-Functionalist theory.. The Inter-Governmentalist theory.. Ability of the new theories to explain the process of European...»

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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