European Council: The EU’s secret summitry

A lack of openness in Brussels negotiations is often cited as a cause of the EU’s democratic deficit. But for the 'Brussels' ultimate insider' historian Peter Ludlow, behind-closed-doors meetings are a cornerstone of EU leaders’ decision-making.

http://www.european-council.europa.eu/ http://www.european-council.europa.eu/

Wikipedia: European Council http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Council

ESO: Information Guide: European Council http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-council-of-the-european-union/

Eurocomment: About Peter Ludlow http://www.eurocomment.eu/peterludlow/

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