The European Union in the Age of Polycrisis
Italian Public Opinion in Comparative Perspective
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Beschreibung
This book explores how public opinion toward the European Union has evolved during the age of polycrises. It shows that not all crises are perceived in the same way, nor do they generate uniform political responses. By distinguishing between process-oriented threats, event-driven crises, and recurrent threat-to-crisis issues, the book offers an original framework to analyse the impact of global challenges. Situating Italy within a comparative framework alongside France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, the volume reveals how specific types of crises foster greater support, while others exacerbate disaffection or ambivalence. Despite signs of rising Euroscepticism in many European countries in recent years, the book argues that recent global threats and crises have helped to redefine the role of the EU in its relationship with national governments, leading to a shift in public opinion that mitigates criticism against it. The book will appeal to all those interested in European politics, political communication, and European studies.
Giuliano Bobba is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, University of Turin, and a Fellow at Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy.
Antonella Seddone is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, University of Turin, Italy.
This book explores how public opinion toward the European Union has evolved during the age of polycrises. It shows that not all crises are perceived in the same way, nor do they generate uniform political responses. By distinguishing between process-oriented threats, event-driven crises, and recurrent threat-to-crisis issues, the book offers an original framework to analyse the impact of global challenges. Situating Italy within a comparative framework alongside France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, the volume reveals how specific types of crises foster greater support, while others exacerbate disaffection or ambivalence. Despite signs of rising Euroscepticism in many European countries in recent years, the book argues that recent global threats and crises have helped to redefine the role of the EU in its relationship with national governments, leading to a shift in public opinion that mitigates criticism against it. The book will appeal to all those interested in European politics, political communication, and European studies.
Offers evidence on how different types of crises shape citizens’ attitudes toward the EU across time and place Proposes a novel typology of crises: process-oriented threats, event-driven crises, and threat-to-crisis issues Provides evidence from Italy, and comparative insights from France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and Poland
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Giuliano Bobba
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European Union Public opinion European integration European institutions Global threats Euroscepticism