The Role of Civil Society in the EU Integration and Democratization
Publisher: Balkan Civil Society Development Network Volume: 71 pages, pdf Description: Interaction between the European institutions and society takes various forms. Primarily through the European Parliament as the elected representative of the citizens of Europe , than through the institutionalised advisory bodies of the EU (Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions), based on their role according to the Treaties and through less formalised direct contacts with interested parties.