Law, Legitimacy, and European Governance: Functional Participation in Social Regulation

by Stijn Smismans

Overview

This volume examines the role of law in increasing the legitimacy of European decision-making by structuring and facilitating diverse forms of participation, representation, and deliberation. The important role of interest groups in the current debates over the legitimacy of the European Union is examined. Models of functional participation, including committees, agencies, and social dialogue are analysed in the light of a detailed empirical study of EC occupational health and safety policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199270309
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/23/2004
Series:	Oxford Studies in European Law
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	9.21(w) x 6.14(h) x 1.19(d)

About the Author

Stijn Smismans is a Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute, Florence.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. European Occupational Health and Safety Policy3. The European Economic and Social Committee (ESC)4. The Advisory Committee for Safety, Hygeine, and Health Protection at Work (AC)5. Functional Participation via the European Agency for Safety and Health Protection at Work6. The European Social Dialogue7. Combining Forms of Functional ParticipationConclusionBibliography