Aarhus Strong / 1a: UfU-Paper 01/2024 | Strengthening electronic participation rights in environmental protection in the European Union | Case Studies from Estonia, Germany, Slovenia, Spain and Hungary (englisch)
Digital public participation in environmental matters is an essential element of modern democracy, as effective public participation leads to more informed decisions that strengthen environmental protection. However, at present, opportunities for digital participation are being addressed only in a rudimentary and fragmented manner. Strengthening the digital participation practices of EU Member State authorities can therefore lead to more robust and inclusive public participation in general. This study aims to evaluate the current state of digital public participation in five EU Member States (Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Spain) in order to provide a first knowledge base. In the future, the obtained information can be used to improve digital skills and capacities within regulatory authorities.