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p.137-149. Despite growing interest in EU-level transnational networks, there is little understanding about how these form. This article investigates the formation of one network�the European Coalition for Vision (ECV). Using document analysis of 100 email exchanges, 12 semi-structured interviews, and observation of 5 ECV meetings, it identifies environmental and organizational triggers, most important to the creation of the ECV. Findings show that while environmental triggers played a role in ECV formation, organizational triggers were crucial. In particular, the presence of network leaders, a network entrepreneur and a network mentor were vital for the successful creation of the network. - Reproduced. 15-Jan European coalition for vision (ECV) European union Transnational societal networks International Journal of Public Administration 181130