The NGEU comes to Visegrád: implementation process and throughput legitimacy

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Table 1. Category of throughput legitimacy and their operationalization.

Category	Indicators of presence
Inclusiveness	Formal involvement of NGOs, as well as opposition or civil society organizations NGOs represent broad and diverse interests Provision for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including those representing marginalized or underrepresented groups
Openness	Access to relevant data and information informing the decision-making process Demonstration of how stakeholder feedback was incorporated Adequate time provided for stakeholder comments to be addressed
Transparency	Disclosure of any changes made to the RRP during the process and the reasons for those changes Provision for engaging with experts and organizations to provide feedback and recommendations Functioning website for information on the process
Accountability	Relevant role of parliament in the creation process Regular updates from the government at the ministerial level Demonstration of how parliamentary feedback was incorporated

Source: The author.