Author (Person) | Wockelberg, Helena |
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Series Title | Journal of European Integration |
Series Details | Vol.36, No.7, November 2014, p731-747 |
Publication Date | November 2014 |
ISSN | 0703-6337 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: The aim of this article is to test two hypotheses regarding bureaucratic role perceptions and the implementation of EU policies at the Member State level. A comparison of national agencies in two different executive settings, the Danish and the Swedish, yields the conclusion that established theories on bureaucratic role perceptions explain differences in policy-making in the late stage of the EU policy process. Interview data supports the first hypothesis: that the main difference between Danish and Swedish national-level bureaucrats is that between perceiving oneself as a national servant (Denmark) and as an independent expert (Sweden). The second hypothesis tested here is that national-level bureaucrats under certain circumstances will perceive themselves as EU servants, and make implementation choices accordingly. Convincing evidence supporting this hypothesis is not found — not even in the case of the food-policy agencies, which are regarded here as the most likely to foster EU servants. |
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Source Link | http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/ |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Denmark, Europe, Sweden |
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