Civil Society Participation in European and Global Governance: A Cure for the Democratic Deficit? - Paperback

by J. Steffek (Editor), C. Kissling (Editor), P. Nanz (Editor)

It is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collection investigates whether this theoretical argument is supported by empirical evidence. Ten original essays analyze current patterns of civil society consultation in 32 intergovernmental organizations.

Author Biography

JENS STEFFEK is Assistant Professor, Transformations of the State Research Centre, University of Bremen, Germany.

CLAUDIA KISSLING is Research Fellow, Transformations of the State Research Centre, University of Bremen, Germany.

PATRIZIA NANZ is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre of European Law and Politics, University of Bremen, Germany.