Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue – General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the commission. COM(2002) 704 final

Author Commission of the European Communities

Region

In the territorial limits of the Alpine Convention.

Publication type

other

Abstract: This document aims to reinforce the culture of dialogue and consultation in the EU. At the same time it is a contribution towards better governance and regulation. The communication presents rationale for the consultation process with emphasis on the specific role of civil society organizations and describes the ongoing process of improving the Commission consultation procedures. The document also lays down a number of general principles and a set of minimum standards for the Commission’s consultation processes. Two sources of information and channels for direct communication with the Commission are presented: Web portals: interactive policy making (http://europa.eu.int/yourvoice/ipm/index_en.htm) and Your voice in Europe (http://europa.eu.int/yourvoice/index_en.htmIf), and the data base of consultative bodies (CONECCS). Since the document refers to the practice of Commission, it represents state of the art and a reference of a highest authority, common to the most Alpine countries. It can also inform regional and local stakeholders about their opportunities for communication with the Commission.

Most relevant parts of the publication: Chapter V: General principles and minimum standards

Journal / Publisher / Institution: Commission of the European Communities, Brussels

Reference to the original publication: http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/impact/docs/com2002_0704en01.doc

Further information

Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue: Communication from the Commission from 2002: Towards a reinforced culture of consultation and dialogue - General principles and minimum standards for consultation of interested parties by the Commission