The Laeken declaration mandated the Convention to discuss how to improve the European Unions' democracy and efficiency. But up to now it seems that the focus is on efficiency, on a rebalancing of institutions.
The role of the peoples of Europe and their rights to influence the Unions politics and to adopt the constitution have only played a minor role. It is time to get the issue of direct democracy on the Conventions' agenda.
More than 50% of the new laws which have come into fo...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.