Abstract
Scholars agree that the European Union (EU) and its policies have become politicised and there is extensive research on the causes and patterns of this phenomenon. The effects of politicisation on supranational decision-making and European integration, in contrast, have received little systematic attention. Against this background, this chapter systemises and discusses theoretical approaches as well as recent empirical studies on the consequences of EU politicisation. It shows that several studies provide support that politicisation enhances EU decision-makers’ responsiveness. At the same time, intra- and inter-institutional bargaining processes seem to remain more or less unaffected. Also, regarding European integration, politicisation does not seem to be a hindrance. This can be attributed to the various strategies decision-makers can employ to shield decisions at the European level from the increasingly attentive and critical public.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Rethinking Politicisation in Politics, Sociology and International Relations |
| Editors | Claudia Wiesner |
| Place of Publication | Cham |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 175–199 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-54545-1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-54547-5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 5 Jan 2021 |