For years, the European Union was criticized as having a "democratic deficit," meaning not only that normal citizens had little opportunities to participate in its decision making process but also that the process itself often occurred behind closed doors. What kinds of reforms has the EU adopted to address this criticism? How successful have these been? Does more need to be done?

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For years, the European Union was criticized as having a "democratic deficit," meaning not only that normal citizens had little opportunities to participate in its decision making process but also that the process itself often occurred behind closed doors.  What kinds of reforms has the EU adopted to address this criticism?  How successful have these been?  Does more need to be done?

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The Answer of For years, the European Union was criticized as having a "democratic deficit," meaning not only that normal citizens had little opportunities to participate in its decision making process but also that the process itself often occurred behind closed doors.  What kinds of reforms has the EU adopted to address this criticism?  How successful have these been?  Does more need to be done?

For Years, the European Union Was Criticized as Having a "Democratic