Publication
2002
This paper examines the tensions between democracy and the integration of Eastern applicant countries into the EU. The author explains the influence of a democratic deficit within the European Union on democracy in the applicant countries. The paper concludes that the EU as a democracy promoter is struggling with its own democratic deficit and more research on the topic is needed.
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Author | Kristi Raik |
Series | FIIA (UPI) Working Papers |
Issue | 37 |
Publisher | Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) |
Copyright | © 2002 Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) |