This special issue analyses the patterns, causes and consequences of Differentiated Policy
Implementation (DPI) in the European Union (EU). DPI is an umbrella term for the diversity in …

While implementation through multilevel governance (MLG) has often been found to have
achieved limited success, the literature agrees that further studies are required to investigate …

It is generally assumed that in EU Member States the right of recognized environmental
organizations (ENGOs) to file lawsuits under the Aarhus Convention contributes not only to a …

Driving bans for diesel cars have been adopted, are looming or have been narrowly avoided
in 41 major German cities as of April 2021. This paper analyses this highly unlikely outcome …

Governments increasingly apply collaborative governance based on deliberation that
typically takes place in non-majoritarian institutions. However, collaborative institutions face …

Abstract Exposure to Particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) accelerates aging, causing declines in
tissue and organ function, and leading to diseases such as cardiovascular …

This book explores why na? ve ideals about better policymaking persist even in cynical
times, revealing the careful reflection at the heart of what appears to be'magical thinking'in …

ABSTRACT The European Union is increasingly resorting to a decentralised enforcement
strategy in which it relies less on the Commission-initiated infringement procedure, and …

Numerous studies have looked into why and how EU-supported policies are adopted in non–
EU member states. However, the practical implementation of such policies has only received …

EU environmental policies such as the Ambient Air Quality Directive 2008/50 are highly
relevant in this age of the looming climate crisis and interconnected sustainable transitions …