Zivilgesellschaft und Demokratie : Der direkte Weg der Bürgerinnen und Bürger zur EU

This book is neither the first nor last word on the role of organised civil society in democratic life inthe European Union. However, it does present a number of fascinating illustrations about the way civilsociety organisations provide avenues of expression for the European citizen.Above all, though, this has not been written for the seasoned insider who already knows his or her wayaround “Brussels” and the EU institutions. It is written precisely by and for those who do not spend mostof their time in “Brussels”. As such, it offers a glimpse through the other end of the telescope.