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Title:

Europejska inicjatywa obywatelska — niewykorzystany potencjał w Polsce?

Alternative title:

The European Citizens’ Initiative — Untapped Potential in Poland?

Creator:

Daniel, Katarzyna

ORCID:

0000-0003-3167-0966

Subject and Keywords:

European Citizens’ Initiative   direct democracy   European Union   citizen has the voice   European consciousness of Poles  
Europejska inicjatywa obywatelska   demokracja bezpośrednia   Unia Europejska   europejska świadomość Polaków

Description:

Stanowi kontynuację: Acta Universitatis Wratislaviensis. Studia nad Faszyzmem i Zbrodniami Hitlerowskimi ; 1 (1974)-33 (2011) ; ISSN 0137-1126

Abstract:

The activity of citizens in the modern world goes far beyond the borders of nation-states. Decisions taken at other levels, e.g. in the European Union, are increasingly affecting the quality of life. The conviction about the imperfection of the functioning of democracy in the European Union was the main reason for starting the debate on the introduction of direct democracy instruments. The discussion on the role of the European Citizens’ Initiative indicated the possibility of increasing the level of participation in political life or building a conscious civil society. The citizens’ initiative was introduced by Article 11(4) of the Treaty on European Union, followed by the implementation of the European Parliament and Council Regulation on the Citizens’ Initiative of 16 February 2011. The implementation of the European Citizens’ Initiative was seen as an opportunity to increase public acceptance of the process of further European integration. The lapse of seven years since the introduction of this solution seems to be a good opportunity to assess its effectiveness. The article points to the basic theoretical issues related to democracy. Subsequently, the procedure for conducting the European Citizens’ Initiative is characterized. Another issue raised is the awareness of Poles about this issue — based on their own research. In the final part, the conclusions and basic problems in the functioning of this solution of direct democracy in Europe are indicated. These problems include little knowledge and awareness of the existence of European citizens’ initiatives among citizens of the Member States and national institutions. It is far from using its full potential in terms of political solutions. Perhaps there is also a lack of involvement of citizens, or the lack of real influence on the adoption of the project discourages European society. In addition, there are differences in the mentality of the various nations of the Member States and problems related to financing. The mere fact of being able to use such a solution deserves recognition.

Place of publishing:

Wrocław

Publisher:

Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

Contributor:

Maciejewski, Marek. Red.   Scheffler, Tomasz. Red.

Date issued:

2019

Resource Type:

text  
tekst

Detailed Type:

article  
artykuł

Identifier:

oai:repozytorium.uni.wroc.pl:107110   ISSN 0239-6661   ISSN 2300-7249

DOI:

10.19195/2300-7249.41.3.11

Source:

PAd P 101182 II

Language:

pol

Abstract Language :

eng

Relation:

Studia nad Autorytaryzmem i Totalitaryzmem, t. 41, nr 3, s. 181-198

Is version of:

Czasopisma Naukowe w Sieci (CNS)

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License:

Making materials available on the basis of the agreement with the owner of the property copyrights  
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Rights holder:

Copyright by Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego Sp. z o.o.

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