The use of the concept of policy networks in the study of relations between national parliaments and the EU institutions

Abstract

<jats:p>The article examines the relationship between national parliaments and the EU institutions from the perspective of the concept of policy networks. We verified the hypothesis that the varied and complex forms of cooperation between national parliaments and EU institutions developed through good practices and self-organisation had positive impact on the political processes of the EU. The studied policy networks were analysed for: determining the limits, the level of integration and openness, the nature of existing relationships, the causes of network creation and ultimately the impact of these networks on the political processes taking place in the EU.</jats:p>