An analysis on the elements which converge towards European administrative harmonization

The need for legislative harmonization and implementation of EU policies causes the systems of the Member States to undergo a continuous process of change and adaptation. A fundamental principle, which imposes increasingly in the activity of the public administration and has direct influence on decision-making process of the public authorities, is that of the right to good administration. Codification of services principle - principle according to which the government should try to help and to guide citizens and act in their support and service, avoiding unnecessary procedures, cumbersome, time consuming and saving thus time and effort for citizens and officials alike - would help meet the legitimate expectations of citizens and would benefit both them and the administration through improving service and increasing efficiency. Therefore it should be increased the degree of awareness regarding EU citizens' right to good administration, including through competent information services and networks of the European Commission