Industry lobbying and the slow progress of endocrine-disruptors regulation in the European Union: Toward a reflective equilibrium for participatory governance

Title
Industry lobbying and the slow progress of endocrine-disruptors regulation in the European Union: Toward a reflective equilibrium for participatory governance
Creator
Christodoulou, Christina
Abstract
Within the European Union (EU), policymakers, scientists and industry lobbyists work together towards a shared goal: the regulation of the chemicals known as Endocrine Disruptors (EDs). Focusing on the economic implications of potential bans for the industrial sector, this paper aims to explore the reasons behind the slow progress of the European Union while focusing on the interactions between the lobbying industry and the European policymakers. I argue that a meaningful regulatory advancement will remain unlikely until a balance is reached in the power relations among the stakeholders- a balance that could be structured through the framework of Reflective Equilibrium for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Keywords
endocrine-disruptors
European Union
lobbying
Date Available
May 28, 2026
Type
Oral presentation
Course
ES3220 Principles of Environmental Management
Session
Oral presentation
Location
Art Center Auditorium
Event
Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium

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