Where the power goes missing: a sector-by-sector tour of European unaccountability
We often think of democratic deficits as abstract — something that lives in Brussels conference rooms and academic papers. But in practice, power without accountability isn’t just theoretical. It shows up in the bills you pay, the apps you use, the water you drink, and the politicians you never seem to be able to reach. Here’s how it plays out across key sectors: Climate and energy — lofty goals, murky delivery Europe’s climate policy is a paradox: ambitious in targets, opaque in implementation. ...