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What are the two main functions the EU performs according to Nico Majone?
What are the two main functions the EU performs according to Nico Majone?
The EU enables member states to pursue unpopular political goals reliably and oversees the protection of widespread interests against organized resistance.
How does the EU manage short-term initiatives that may conflict with its laws?
How does the EU manage short-term initiatives that may conflict with its laws?
The primacy of EU law ensures that short-term initiatives driven by interest groups are unlikely to succeed against established regulations.
What example is provided to illustrate the EU's protection of underrepresented interests?
What example is provided to illustrate the EU's protection of underrepresented interests?
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 demonstrates the EU's commitment to consumer rights by providing compensation for passengers affected by flight cancellations.
What concept from Madison underpins the notion that certain groups may feel disempowered at the European level?
What concept from Madison underpins the notion that certain groups may feel disempowered at the European level?
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In what way does the EU's approach impact national democracy?
In what way does the EU's approach impact national democracy?
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Study Notes
§ 104: Less Democracy in the Interest of Citizens?
- The EU pursues goals by drawing on democratic policies.
- This approach was highlighted in the 1990s by Italian political scientist Nico Majone (1932).
- This approach allows member states to pursue credible policy objectives, even if unpopular in the short-term, potentially benefiting the long-term economy.
- It regulates national subsidies, competition law, and fundamental freedoms.
- EU institutions (e.g., European Commission) ensure the pursued objectives succeed, even when particular interest groups object.
§ 105: Combating Abuse of Borders
- The text discusses strengthening and limiting national democracy, particularly the role of supranationality.
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Explore the complexities of democracy within the European Union as it relates to member states' policies and the role of supranational institutions. This quiz delves into the ideas presented by political scientist Nico Majone in the 1990s regarding democracy, economics, and regulatory practices. Learn about how EU objectives can sometimes limit national democratic processes for the benefit of broader economic goals.
