Hennen, LeonhardKeulen, Ira vanKorthagen, IrisAichholzer, GeorgLindner, RalfNielsen, Rasmus O.2022-03-082022-03-082019https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/29994510.1007/978-3-030-27184-8This open access book explores how digital tools and social media technologies can contribute to better participation and involvement of EU citizens in European politics. By analyzing selected representative e-participation projects at the local, national and European governmental levels, it identifies the preconditions, best practices and shortcomings of e-participation practices in connection with EU decision-making procedures and institutions. The book features case studies on parliamentary monitoring, e-voting practices, and e-publics, and offers recommendations for improving the integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance. Accordingly, it will appeal to scholars as well as practitioners interested in identifying suitable e-participation tools for European institutions and thus helps to reduce the EU's current democratic deficit.en303600anthology