Presenting a multi-disciplinary approach, the comprehensive text analyses a range of challenges that governments are facing with the growth of e-government, spanning from those of a technological and managerial nature to those of a more political and legal nature.

Traces the development of e-government and its applications across Europe, exploring the effects of information and communication technology upon political action and processes. This book features case studies on the progress of e-government in the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Hungary, and Estonia.

Unique in bringing together contributions from academics and practitioners on the theme of strategic, intelligent modern lobbying this book provides a thorough and accessible discussion on key ideas pertinent to the pursuance of public affairs in the European Union. Combining innovative academic research with first-hand professional experience it offers the reader a combination of practical recommendations, case studies and academic theory to add new insights to interest group research and lobbying strategies. While focusing on the European Union the contributors acknowledge the multi-level...