This book sheds light on the future of the European Union in a critical context marked by what appears to be a never-ending crisis of leadership and legitimacy. Will anti-European views and their corollary, such as Euro-populism, Euro-denial, and Euro-cynicisms along with all types of nationalisms, crush or further consolidate the European project? The volume offers detailed analyses of various dimensions of Euroscepticism in the context of the greatest economic crisis in the history of the EU. Divided into four sections, the first brings together general theoretical and empirical...

This book explores the latest EU communication patterns during harsh times. By conjunctively examining media frames and narratives, political discourse and citizens' perceptions, the volume promotes a critical, yet constructive approach to European integration. It also gives coherent answers to the very challenging question: "Why Europe?".