Format:
1 online resource (167 pages)
ISBN:
9783030272135
Series Statement:
Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics Ser
Note:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources
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Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Praise for Shaping Parliamentary Democracy -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introducing Our Project -- Abstract -- The Origins of the Project -- The Structure of the Project -- The Contents of the Chapters -- Chapter 2 Choosing the Parliament -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Getting Elected to the European Parliament -- Differences Stemming from Different National Electoral Systems -- Differing Political and Professional Backgrounds -- Varying Levels of Knowledge of the EP and the EU -- Some Personal Narratives -- The Element of Luck -- First Experiences of the European Parliament -- First Impressions of the European "Microcosmos" -- Working Together in a Culture of Compromise and Consensus -- Greater Autonomy -- Residual Frustrations -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 3 Working Inside the Parliament Machine -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Dealing with the Practicalities -- First Choices -- Assistants -- The General Secretariat -- Languages -- Understanding the Sources of Power in Parliament -- Pursuing Priorities -- "Learning by Doing" -- Exercising Leadership Roles -- President -- Vice-President -- Quaestors -- Committee Chair -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 4 Living Inside the Political Groups -- Abstract -- Introduction -- From the Enlarged Bureau to the Conference of Presidents -- The "Grand Coalition" -- Relations Between Groups and Committees -- Inside the Political Groups -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 5 Playing a Part at Major Moments -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Reforming the Rules -- The Budget -- The Spinelli Draft Treaty -- The EP and the European Single Market -- The EP and the Monetary Union -- The European Parliament-National Parliament Assizes -- Failure to Obtain a Single Seat -- Maastricht and Codecision -- The Fall of the Santer Commission
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The Convention -- EU Enlargement -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 6 Influencing and Shaping Policy -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Influencing Policy -- Influence Over Legislation Within the EP -- Influence Over Agenda Setting -- Influence Over the Treaties -- Influence Over Policy -- Budgetary Powers -- Promoting New Ideas -- Shaping Policy -- Codecision and Conciliation -- Industrial Policy -- The Single Market -- The Protection of Personal Data -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- Chapter 7 Scrutinising and Holding to Account -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Dismissal of the Executive -- Controlling Appointments -- Oversight of Policy -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 8 Making a Mark Beyond the EU -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Personal Memories -- Instruments and Influence -- Giving Consent -- Providing Budgetary Support -- Using Legislative Procedures -- Observing Elections -- Promoting New Ideas -- Supporting Human Rights -- Encouraging Integration -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 9 Communicating the Work of the Parliament -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Communicating with the General Public -- Relations with the Media -- MEPs Relations with Interest Groups -- NGOs and Citizens Communicating with MEPs -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- Suggestions for Further Research -- Chapter 10 Keeping in Touch with National Societies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Relations with National Governments -- Relations with National Parliaments -- Relations with Regional and Local Authorities -- MEPs' Relations with Their National Political Parties -- Relations with Constituencies and Constituents -- Relations with Civil Society and Interest Groups -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Chapter 11 Looking to the Future -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Looking Forward After 1979 -- Looking Forward After 2019 -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Appendix -- Index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe De Feo, Alfredo Shaping Parliamentary Democracy Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2019 ISBN 9783030272128
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Europäisches Parlament
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Abgeordneter
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Aufsatzsammlung
