Disruptive governmental techniques within the EU via national systems

Abstract

Over the last few years, the EU has been profoundly shaken by unprecedented crises, such as the sovereign debt crises, the influx of migrants, rule of law backsliding in Hungary and Poland, fierce opposition to free trade agreements, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. These crises indicate a need to re-evaluate the traditional regulatory frameworks that have guided EU governance in the past. As the traditional power structures of the EU come under strain, national governments are increasingly seeking to influence decision-making processes by implementing policies directly through their own systems. This panel sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing EU regulatory governance in an era of shifting power dynamics and technological disruption. By examining the implementation of global standards through national systems, the use of e-petitions for citizen engagement in decision-making and legislation, and the creation of new national supervisory authorities on anti-money laundering, this panel highlights the innovative ways in which national governments are shaping EU policies and decisions. At the same time, these disruptive techniques may also pose potential risks and challenges for EU regulatory governance, including issues of accountability, transparency, and democratic legitimacy. By exploring these complex dynamics, this panel contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of regulatory governance in the EU, including its member states, and the potential implications for the future

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