Democracy and Conference on EU

Differentiation has become a feature of the European integration process. Depending on the form it takes and how it relates to the overarching European Union's system, it can be a tool for integration, an indicator of fragmentation, or simply a solution for managing diversity. Differentiation and its implications for the governance and accountability of the EU are key elements to be taken into consideration in the context of the broader debate to be conducted at the Conference on the future of Europe.