From Policy to Implementation in the European Union: The Challenge of a Multi-level Governance System

Simona Milio

ISBN 10: 1848851235 / ISBN 13: 9781848851238

Published by I. B. Tauris & Company September 2010, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Policy to Implementation in the European Union: The Challenge of a Multi-level Governance System
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company September 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848851235
• ISBN 13: 9781848851238
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used
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Synopsis

Is the EU multi-level governance system weakening the implementation of policies at a state level? It does appear that a clear gap exists between European Union level policy-making and Member State implementation. All too often, EU public policy content and planning are little more than statements of intent without successful adoption. Policy implementation processes are the key follow-up of policy cycles, as they turn ideas into social output. Simona Milio argues that implementation deficiencies are a direct result of the multi-level structure of European governance. Italy, Spain and Poland are studied in order to identify the main factors undermining implementation process. The findings will help guide future strategies to improve implementation processes both within old and new Member States, thus minimising past mistakes in the multi-level system of EU governance.

About the Author

Simona Milio holds a PhD in European Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and is the recipient of the first prize for the best doctoral thesis in the Committee of the Regions 2009 Thesis Competition, awarded by the European Parliament.