The book addresses the topic of EU legitimacy by exploring the forms, origins and effects of citizens' support to EU institutions. Through examining the wide-ranging levels of support, the authors show how these multi-faceted attitudes cast shade on the outdated, somewhat one-dimensional concept of Euroscepticism. Di Mauro and Memoli not only observe how political issues and the economic crisis affect public opinion, but also demonstrate how national contexts play a crucial role in shaping attitudes towards Europe at any level of support. This volume shows how the lack of accountability in...
The book addresses the topic of EU legitimacy by exploring the forms, origins and effects of citizens' support to EU institutions. Through examinin...
The volume presents the most comprehensive survey to date of citizens use of media and attitudes towards the EU. It shows that the media have a definite, but differentiated, impact on citizens attitudes. A broad use of media positively influences support for the EU, as it refines citizens cognitive capabilities and understanding of the European reality. However, prevalent use of online media serves to channel more critical attitudes and disaffection for the EU. A negative climate, particularly on the rise on the Internet and among the young and well-educated generations of active users, could...
The volume presents the most comprehensive survey to date of citizens use of media and attitudes towards the EU. It shows that the media have a defini...
