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OverviewEuropean Regulatory Agencies (ERAs) have become increasingly important features in EU decision-making. They aim to provide expert advice independent of political or economic considerations. This book explains whether and under what conditions ERAs comply with this scientific mandate. Expanding on rational institutionalism, Ossege provides novel insights into the behaviour of ERAs, their autonomy from 'undue' external influence, and their impact on EU policy-making. The empirical comparison of three major ERAs - the European Medicines Agency, the European Food Safety Authority, and the European Chemicals Agency - not only shows that agencies capitalise on their expertise and rule-making competences to protect their autonomy. Rather, in making strategic use of their expertise, the ERAs also guard their autonomy in areas of high political salience, though their policy influence in these areas is partially circumscribed. Based on these insights, European Regulatory Agencies in EU Decision-Making locates its subject in the wider system of European Governance and considers the perennial question of how to reconcile the need for expert advice with democratic decision-making. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christoph OssegePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2016 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 4.041kg ISBN: 9781137517890ISBN 10: 1137517891 Pages: 227 Publication Date: 06 January 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations 1. Is Expertise the Driving Force? 2. Conceptual Framework – The Behaviour and Influence of ERAs 3. The Internal Operation of ERAs 4. Explaining the Rule-making Autonomy of ERAs 5. Protecting Scientific Autonomy – Expertise and Rules 6. The Influence of ERAs in Regulatory Decision-Making 7. ERAs: Science-Driven and Autonomous References Appendix IndexReviews“This book is an important demystifying explanation on the operation of ERAs. It contributes to our understanding of the influence of the “nonelected ones” on decision making, and in a broader context, how democracy operates, how human rights are protected, and how the quality of life is increasing. In addition, it reveals other important topics that need exploration.” (Jaroslav Dvorak, Public Administration Review, May, 2018) This book is an important demystifying explanation on the operation of ERAs. It contributes to our understanding of the influence of the nonelected ones on decision making, and in a broader context, how democracy operates, how human rights are protected, and how the quality of life is increasing. In addition, it reveals other important topics that need exploration. (Jaroslav Dvorak, Public Administration Review, May, 2018) Author InformationChristoph Ossege is Senior Policy Officer at the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority where he works on the regulation of European financial markets. He holds a PhD from Bremen University, Germany, and held visiting research positions at Exeter University, UK, and at ARENA Centre for European Studies, Oslo, Norway. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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