The European Commission and interest groups : towards a deliberative interpretation of stakeholder involvement in EU policy-making / Irina Tanasescu; cover design Leefdaal Koloriet ; book design Hulshout Style.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tanasescu, Irina.

Series:

Publication series (Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Institute for European Studies) ; no. 13.

Institute for European Studies - publication series ; Number 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Commission.

Pressure groups--European Union countries.

Pressure groups.

European Union countries--Politics and government.

European Union countries.

European Union countries--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 p.)

Place of Publication:

Brussels, Belgium : VUBPress, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A well-researched and unique account, this volume provides an in-depth assessment of the European Commission consultation exercises from a novel perspective, namely from a set of criteria inspired by deliberative democracy theories. Examining what happens in concrete instances of consultation, this investigation also chronicles a series of related issues such as environmental governance, policy implementation, and the better regulation framework. Via case studies and analysis, this investigation allows for a greater understanding of the interaction between the European Commission and interest groups.

Contents:

""Front ""; ""Table of Contents""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Deliberative democracy""; ""3. Consultation practices at the EU level""; ""4. Case study: Integrated Product Policy (IPP)""; ""5. The directive on the eco-design of energy-using products (EuP)""; ""6. Stakeholder involvement in the Impact Assessment procedure at the EU level""; ""7. Conclusions""; ""8. Bibliography""; ""9. Annex: List of interviews""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

922966328