LEGITIMACY: A GROWING NECESSITY FOR THE FUTURE OF EUROPE

摘要: The European Union's political legitimacy is often discussed with respect to its democratic deficit particular emphasis placed on the gap that exists between nature of national authorities and Institutions. In an attempt improve effectiveness transparency Union develop strategies communication engagement citizens, Commission has issued a White Paper Governance in 2001. Its aim achieve more efficient, form partnership different levels governance Europe whilst increasing Union’s A number proposals have been made draw principles openness, participation, accountability, coherence, essential any system. process involvement whereby citizens become active subjects rather than passive objects integration thus started.