Interest Representation in the European Union

Interest Representation in the European Union

Justin Greenwood - 2017, The European Union

Overview

This fully revised fourth edition offers a comprehensive assessment of the role organized interests play within the European Union. It demonstrates that interest representation is a fundamental aspect of the European project, influencing everyday policy-making, the process of European integration, and the EU's democratic legitimacy. The book explores the EU's reliance on exchanges with interest organizations and the safeguards in place to prevent capture by special interests. It also compares the EU's system of interest representation with those of other systems, highlighting its unique features.

Who it's for

• Academics and students studying European Union politics and policy.
• Researchers interested in lobbying, advocacy, and governance in the EU.
• Policymakers and practitioners involved in EU affairs.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 269
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: Springer
• Series: The European Union
• ISBN: 9781137491312
• Year: 2017