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This working paper presents several chapters on the impact of the 2004 EU enlargement on governance structures involving the participation of civil society organizations in Eastern Europe. The contributions cover the respective EU regulations as well as informal practices and focus on the capacity, impact and accountability of the civil society actors involved. In summary, the case studies demonstrate the limited capacities of civil society organizations from post-socialist member states for meaningful participation in EU governance. In most cases they do not have a chance to influence political outcomes at the EU level.