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The Expert-Executive Nexus in the EU: An Introduction

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  • Åse Gornitzka

    (Department of Political Science, and Arena—Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo, Norway)

  • Cathrine Holst

    (Arena—Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo, Norway)

Abstract

Expertise has played a pivotal role in EU executives since the European Union (EU) was established, but its significance is arguably increasing and takes on new shapes. This issue explores the role and use of expert knowledge in decision-making in and by EU executive institutions.

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  • Åse Gornitzka & Cathrine Holst, 2015. "The Expert-Executive Nexus in the EU: An Introduction," Politics and Governance, Cogitatio Press, vol. 3(1), pages 1-12.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:poango:v3:y:2015:i:1:p:1-12
    DOI: 10.17645/pag.v3i1.271
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