Conclusion: regional parliaments - a distinct role in the EU?

Regional parliaments can shape EU policy-making via a range of domestic and European channels. In the context of a renewed interest in the subnational level, this article aims to address three core questions: have regional parliaments really been empowered by the early warning system provisions? Whi...

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Published in:Journal of legislative studies 2017-04, Vol.23 (2), p.260-273
Main Authors: Högenauer, Anna-Lena, Abels, Gabriele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
European Union
mobilisation
multilevel governance
Parliamentary systems
parliaments
Policy making
regions
scrutiny
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Summary:Regional parliaments can shape EU policy-making via a range of domestic and European channels. In the context of a renewed interest in the subnational level, this article aims to address three core questions: have regional parliaments really been empowered by the early warning system provisions? Which factors explain differences in strength and mobilisation? Finally, what kind of a role do regional parliaments play in EU policy-making today, now that they have had several years to react to the trend towards multilevel parliamentarism? The authors argue that regional parliaments do indeed have the potential to contribute a distinct perspective to EU policy-making, even if their current level of activity is still low. Their distinctive territorial focus sets them apart from national parliaments. Their level of activity still varies greatly between parliaments depending on a number of factors.
ISSN:1357-2334
1743-9337
DOI:10.1080/13572334.2017.1329990