Jean Monnet NetworkDebating Europe2020-2024: Key Findings

Claudia Wiesner, Thomas Berger, Markus Fessler, Cecile Robert, Willy Beauvallet, Igor Vidačak, Ana Matan, Tonci Kursar, Damjan Lajh, Danica Fink-Hafner, Meta Novak, Niilo Kauppi, Kim Zilliacus, Ruzha Smilova

Research output: Working paperScientific

Abstract

The Jean Monnet Network "Debating Europe" (DebatEU) aimed to enhance
dialogue and understanding of the European Union (EU) through citizen focus
groups, conferences, and various outreach efforts, facilitating exchanges
among citizens, students, academics, and EU practitioners. By engaging in 18
focus groups with well-informed EU Studies students across six diverse
member states, the network sought to explore the sources of EU criticism and
bridge the gap between EU elites and citizens. The selection of countries
included members such as Croatia, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, and
Slovenia, allowing engagement with citizens from Eastern, Northern, Central,
and Southern EU member states and founding and later enlargement countries
of varying sizes.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherJean Monnet Network "Debating Europe" (DebatEU)
Pages1-16
Number of pages16
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 1 Oct 2024
MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Fields of Science

  • 5171 Political Science
  • EU
  • Transparency
  • Politicisation
  • Democracy
  • Polarisation

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