Governing beyond the nation state in multi-level governance systems is a key concern in Europe, and this book goes beyond the usual approach of merely describing characteristics and features in its in-depth exploration of EU governance.
The contributors illustrate that multi-level governance is a phenomenon perceived differently all over Europe. They observe distinct variations not only in the real-life impact of EU governance but also in different national research approaches, and showcase systematic empirical analyses of pertinent research projects across Europe. Recent advances in EU governance research form the basis for suggestions on how future research agendas could and should be directed.
This book will prove a fascinating read for academics, researchers and students with an interest in comparative governance, EU studies, and the social sciences.
Edited by Beate Kohler-Koch, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), University of Mannheim and former Coordinator of the Network of Excellence on 'Efficient and Democratic Governance in a Multi-Level Europe' (CONNEX) and Fabrice Larat, Director, Centre d’Expertise et de Recherche Administrative (CERA), Ecole Nationale d’Administration, France and former Manager of the Network of Excellence CONNEX