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Strengthening Democratic Legitimacy at the EU level? Assessing the Impact of the Revised European Citizens’ Initiative Regulation on EU Legitimacy
Heide, M. van der (2024) Strengthening Democratic Legitimacy at the EU level? Assessing the Impact of the Revised European Citizens’ Initiative Regulation on EU Legitimacy.
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| Abstract: | This thesis delves into the realm of EU democratic processes. The study focuses on the revised European Citizens' Initiative Regulation and its potential to enhance citizen participation at the EU level, thereby contributing to democratic legitimacy within the European Union. This study examines how these dynamics manifest within the broader EU context. Through a careful examination of the revised European Citizens' Initiative Regulation, the thesis aims to shed light on the implications for democratic legitimacy within the EU. Key components of the study include a comprehensive literature review to establish the initial state of democratic legitimacy within the EU, as well as a multiple case study approach using secondary quantitative data from proposed ECI initiatives. By analysing the impact of the revised regulation on citizen participation and democratic legitimacy, the thesis offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of EU governance. This thesis concludes by emphasising that the findings have significant implications for policymakers and stakeholders invested in strengthening democratic legitimacy at the EU level. By highlighting the potential of the revised European Citizens' Initiative Regulation to enhance citizen engagement and democratic processes, this thesis contributes to ongoing discussions on democratic governance within the European Union. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 89 political science |
| Programme: | European Studies MSc (69303) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100179 |
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