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Lay politics lies at the heart of democracy. Political offices are the only offices for which no
formal qualifications are required. Contemporary political practices are diametrically …

Abstract Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are considered important intermediaries
between citizens and policymakers. They are assumed to function as transmission belts that …

Prior work suggests that government funding can encourage non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) to engage in political advocacy and public policy. We challenge this …

At a time of significant concern about the sustainability of the global economy, businesses
are eager to display responsible corporate practices. While rulemaking for these practices …

The interaction between organised interests and policy makers is an important ingredient of
contemporary political systems. In earlier work, interest group scholars have distinguished …

Scholars have used varying terminology for describing non-state entities seeking to
influence public policy or work with the EU's institutions. This paper argues that the use of …

Interest groups are key intermediary actors between civil society and public officials. The EU
has long emphasized the importance of interacting with representative groups that involve …

This study traces the claims of a 'scientization'and a 'participatory turn'in modern governance
within the system of temporary policy advisory committees in Norway. It analyzes whether …

This updated guide examines the different relationships between the various tiers of
government in the UK and the EU, and how the EU's powers affect the UK, from a range of …