Evolution of interest representation in the European Union

The new institutionalist theory, unlike the (old) institutionalism, emphasizes the importance of informal structures and values of institutions, beside formal and legal structures. European Union (EU) institutions determine and direct the development of interest representation by using their compete...

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Published in:Uluslararasi Iliskiler / International Relations 2008-04, Vol.5 (17), p.73-104
Main Author: Arabaci, Ahmet
Format: Article
Language:Turkish
Subjects:
Decision Making
Europe
European Union
Institutionalism
Institutions
Interest groups
Lobbying
Political Representation
Political Science Theories
Political theory
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Summary:The new institutionalist theory, unlike the (old) institutionalism, emphasizes the importance of informal structures and values of institutions, beside formal and legal structures. European Union (EU) institutions determine and direct the development of interest representation by using their competences and values. Therefore, the new institutionalist theory can be useful to understand development of interest representation in the EU. Development of interest representation (and lobbying) in the EU, largely, depends on two factors. First one is the changes of competences of the EU institutions in EU decision-making process in accordance with the EU treaties. The second one is the changes of the EU institutions' initiatives and attitudes towards the lobbies. Consequently, the particular changes of the EU decision-making process and the attitudes of the institutions towards the lobbies in the framework in which institutions have competences, resulted followings. The number of lobbies has increased, route of interest representation activities has shifted to the EU-level and a different (pluralistic) model of interest representation has been adopted. The pivotal role of institutional values has become apparent as indicated in the theory of new institutionalism.
ISSN:1304-7310
1304-7310