The book presents a model of interaction effects between policymakers and the media which can shed light on the former's ability to enhance democratic legitimacy in foreign policy decision-making. It shows that the media enhanced the democratic legitimacy of the EU's foreign policy in relation to its climate policy and its approach towards Russia.
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European Union foreign policy media democratic legitimacy climate change Russia accountability transparency openness public sphere European public sphere interaction effects decision-making Europe European Union (EU)