Since they were introduced in the mid-1970's, European Agencies have provided specialised advice and information on specific European topics. This debate will discuss pertinant issues relating to the Agencies such as scope of political supervision, the limits of their independence and what advantages, if any, do they bring to the EU project?

Featuring:

·              Jacqueline McGlade, Coordinator of the network of the European Communities Agencies and Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA)

·              John Bowis MEP

·              Kristian Schmidt, Deputy Head of Cabinet to EU Commissioner Kallas