Civil society participation in EU governance

摘要: For the longest time, participation of civil society has not been an area interest for neither EU researchers nor political decision-makers. This changed with a rising in democratic credentials European Union. With end initial permissive consensus on integration, emerged as possible remedy to bridge gap between supranational governance and citizens. Living Review presents two dominant analytical perspectives participation: notion organized actors that contribute actively multilevel governance, mold emerging public sphere. Both these conceptual views are reflected hands-on initiatives level. On one hand, Commission particular promotes inclusion societal interests informal decision-making procedures. other various forms deliberative practices have introduced build encompassing constituting trans-European The review offers comprehensive overview multiple definitions distinct role attributions coexisting conceptions imply. contribution draws number critical conclusions actual outcomes active promotion thus achieved, questions whether indeed led more grounded legitimacy decisions or settled