This open access book explores how digital tools and social media technologies can contribute to better participation and involvement of EU citizens in European politics. By analyzing selected representative e-participation projects at the local, national and European governmental levels, it identifies the preconditions, best practices and shortcomings of e-participation practices in connection with EU decision-making procedures and institutions. The book features case studies on parliamentary monitoring, e-voting practices, and e-publics, and offers recommendations for improving the integration of e-democracy in European politics and governance. Accordingly, it will appeal to scholars as well as practitioners interested in identifying suitable e-participation tools for European institutions and thus helps to reduce the EU's current democratic deficit.   This book is a continuation of the book "e;Electronic Democracy in Europe"e; published by Springer.

Introduction.- The State of Scholarly Discussions: E-Democracy - Conceptual Foundations and Recent Trends.- E-Democracy and the European Public Sphere.- Experience with Digital Tools in Different Types of E-Participation.- Case Studies: Introduction to the Case Study Research.- Parliamentary Monitoring.- Informal Agenda Setting.- Formal Agenda Setting (National and Local Level).- Formal Agenda Setting (European Level).- Non-Binding Decision Making.- Binding Decision Making.- Conclusions: Assessing Tools for E-Democracy.- Options for Improving E-Participation at the EU Level.