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Focusing on the institutional evolution of the European Parliament, this book reveals its significant influence in shaping Community policy during the early integration years, contrary to common perceptions. It highlights how Members of the EP advocated for a European social dimension, positioning the Parliament as a legitimate representative of citizens' interests. By emphasizing its role in providing democratic legitimacy, the EP aimed to demonstrate the positive impact of European Communities on citizens' daily lives, thus enhancing its authority and relevance.
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The Parliamentary Roots of European Social Policy, Mechthild Roos
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- 2021
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- Title
- The Parliamentary Roots of European Social Policy
- Subtitle
- Turning Talk into Power
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mechthild Roos
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9783030782320
- Series
- Description
- Focusing on the institutional evolution of the European Parliament, this book reveals its significant influence in shaping Community policy during the early integration years, contrary to common perceptions. It highlights how Members of the EP advocated for a European social dimension, positioning the Parliament as a legitimate representative of citizens' interests. By emphasizing its role in providing democratic legitimacy, the EP aimed to demonstrate the positive impact of European Communities on citizens' daily lives, thus enhancing its authority and relevance.