Bridging the Gap Between Citizens and Brussels: Towards Greater Legitimacy and Effectiveness for the European Union, Follow-Up Report

In this follow-up report, the AIV revisits the Convention on the Future of Europe, updating its previous recommendations and taking account of various political realities now that the Convention has entered a decisive phase. The AIV’s main recommendations are aimed at countering the intergovernmental trend, maintaining the Union’s institutional balance and strengthening the position of the European Commission.