The Anatomy of Engagement: Croatian Interest Groups and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

master's thesis

• Author: Nikola Mijo Noršić
• Mentor: Igor Vidačak (mentor)
• Committee member: Igor Vidačak (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mario Munta (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Josip Lučev (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-17, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

This research examines the involvement of Croatian interest groups in the legislative process of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. Through a mixed-methods approach that combines document analysis with expert interviews, the research highlights the proactive strategies employed by Croatian interest groups in shaping the AI Act, despite Croatia’s limited influence and resources. The research underscores the importance of early-stage lobbying and coalition-building as important strategies for interest groups from smaller EU member states to influence EU policy outcomes. Furthermore, the research suggests that structural reforms within Croatian public administration are necessary to enhance the country’s capacity for timely and effective participation in EU legislative processes, which should ultimately strengthen democratic engagement and reduce the alienation of Croatian citizens from EU institutions.

• Keywords: Artificial Intelligence Act; Croatian interest groups; EU policymaking; CroAI; lobbying strategies
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:520313
• Study programme: Title: Master of European Studies; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: MAGISTAR EUROPSKIH STUDIJA (MAGISTAR EUROPSKIH STUDIJA)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-10-04 08:21:18