1. EU regions with legislative powers: Exploring the appetite, capacity and direction for EU policy influencing and delivery
- Author:
- Alison Hunter, Perle Petit, and Marialena Pantazi
- Publication Date:
- 12-2021
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- European Policy Centre (EPC)
- Abstract:
- How can EU regions with legislative powers amplify their presence through the RLEG initiative and play a stronger role in EU decion-making? Made up of 16 regions with legislative powers, the RLEG initiative aims to contribute to and improve the functioning of EU multilevel governance systems. The joint initiative also aims to bring citizens closer to the EU, such that a stronger ‘line of sight’ is generated between them and the EU’s multilevel governance system. This requires that the role of regions with legislative powers is better acknowledged by key partners. However, that recognition is not currently present, which directly impacts the role RLEG can play in EU decision-making. This report recommends that RLEG improves the positioning of their agenda for greater coherence and visibility so as to foster improved dialogue with decision-makers.
- Topic:
- European Union, Legislation, Autonomy, and Regional Politics
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Spain, and Basque Country