Always one step behind? National legislatures and the European Union

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Several strategies can be adopted to increase the influence of national legislatures in the European Union's decision-making process. Parliaments and other representational bodies can actively seek information on issues and advocate specific outcomes. They can also incorporate the assistance of specialized standing committees to support particular stances and influence EU policy.

Influence, Powers and duties, Representative government and representation, Representative government, Legislators, Legislative bodies

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A community of law? 'European' law and judicial politics: the court of justice and beyond

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The author discusses the relationship between the European Court of Justice and the European Union. Further discussion is given to the strategic role of the European Court, along with other European Union institutions, in the development and maintenance European Community laws. The history and the legal developments which led to the creation of Community law are also explored.

Laws, regulations and rules, European Court of Justice, Courts

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The left against Europe? A critical engagement with new constitutionalism and structural dependence theory

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A review and critical evaluation is provided of the assessments of European regional integration offered in new constitutionalism and structural dependence theory. The skeptical assessment of the 'progressive' potential of European integration offered by new constitutionalist and structural dependence analysis is dependent on contestable theoretical assumptions.

Management dynamics, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Constitutional Procedures, Political aspects, Constitutional law, Company business management, Regionalism

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