Compliance under Controversy: Analysis of the Transposition of European Directives and their Provisions

摘要: This dissertation combines four empirical studies on member states’ legal compliance with the European Union (EU) directives and their provisions. The address two main objectives. First, they aim to explain timely correct as a function of attributes specific EU policy requirements. second objective is account for ‘missing link’ between decision-making national implementation. In addition, this also seeks improve our understanding level Thus, following questions are addressed: How can we measure regard directives’ provisions? Are there differences in performance different types problems, such transposition delay, infringement procedures and, theoretical answers explanatory research based core assumption that both willingness capacity states comply requirements cost-benefit considerations regarding implementation particular provisions domestic systems. study approaches provisions: enforcement management. Whereas stresses importance benefits costs non-compliance (e.g. alternative priorities, incentives deviate, fear sanctions), management approach focuses limitations, adjustment required changes, rule ambiguity) explanations failure meet (Chayes Chayes, 1993; Downs et al., 1999; Fearon, 1998; Tallberg, 2003). Hypotheses derived influence deviate from decision outcomes, conflict during process, Commission monitoring compatibility existing law (‘technical fit’). To test hypotheses, data set preferences supported by delegates process information country’s findings provide new insights controversial