Abstract
The paper discusses how the European Commission deals with the dual demands it is
facing. The organization is in order to be legitimate both expected to be
representative and independent, both supranational and intergovernmental. The
organization goes to lengths to accommodate these competing demands. The general
trend shows a strong legitimating potential in claiming independence and competence
and not representation, this is emphasized by recent management reforms. At the
other hand mechanisms to ensure the protection of national interests are strongly
build into the organization.
The paper argues that the relationship between the two can be understood in terms of
hypocrisy. A case where an ideal about how a supranational administration is to work
meets the political reality of an international organization.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2007 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | EGPA seminar: Public Management and Public Governance.New Developments in Public Sector Research - Madrid, Spain Duration: 17 Sept 2007 → 18 Sept 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | EGPA seminar: Public Management and Public Governance.New Developments in Public Sector Research |
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| Country/Territory | Spain |
| City | Madrid |
| Period | 17/09/2007 → 18/09/2007 |