Social Sciences
The contribution of Civil Society Organizations to representative democracy in the EU
1 September 2011 - 31 August 2013
PI/s in Exeter: Dr Dario Castiglione
CI/s in Exeter: Professor Sandra Kröger
Funding awarded: £ 164,481
Sponsor(s): European Commission (EC)
About the research
The proposed study analyzes how Civil Society Organisations non-electoral representation across different governance levels in the EU, and what type of representation these practices embody. It thereby contributes to a better understanding of the contribution of CSOs to democracy in the EU.