The European Commission has set up a number of expert groups to aid the development of European policies. A balance is generally required between the gains in effectiveness and efficiency which expertise can provide for policymakers, and the democratic implications of relying too heavily on experts in the European policy process. John Moodie argues that while there are legitimate concerns over the use of Commission expert groups, there are adequate checks and balances in place to provide democratic safeguards.
EUROPP (European Politics and Policy) Blog, 1 October 2013