Author (Person) | Crombez, Christophe |
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Series Title | European Union Politics |
Series Details | Vol.4, No.1, March 2003, p101-120 |
Publication Date | March 2003 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: This paper studies the democratic deficit in the European Union (EU). It examines what constitutes a democratic deficit, analyses whether there is one in the EU, and offers suggestions for a solution. I focus on the output of the legislative process and study whether policies deviate from those emerging in other political systems. In particular, I present a formal model of policy-making in a bicameral system, apply it to the EU, and compare the EU with the United States. I conclude that the institutional set-up of the EU does not lead to policies that are fundamentally undemocratic, and that the composition of its institutions is not inherently less democratic than that of the US political institutions. I also find, however, that a democratic deficit may exist owing to a lack of transparency and an excess of delegation in the legislative process. |
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Source Link | http://www.sagepub.co.uk |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
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