For Years, the European Union Was Criticized as Having a "Democratic

question 18

Essay

For years, the European Union was criticized as having a "democratic deficit," meaning not only that normal citizens had little opportunities to participate in its decision making process but also that the process itself often occurred behind closed doors.  What kinds of reforms has the EU adopted to address this criticism?  How successful have these been?  Does more need to be done?

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Definitions:

Favorable

Conditions or traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction in a given environment.

Greater Frequency

Refers to the higher rate of occurrence or action, commonly used in the context of events or processes happening more often.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that arise from a common ancestor, showing evolutionary relationships despite their possible different functions.

Evolutionary Relationship

The connection and lineage between species or groups of organisms based on their shared genetic heritage and evolutionary history.