Euroscepticism and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals

The European Parliament elections in May 2019 did not bring about the rise of populism in Europe that had been feared by many. Instead, a broad pro-European majority emerged that today carries the new European Commission with its ambitious green, digital, and geopolitical agenda. However, Euroscepticism remains a significant force to be reckoned with in national and EU-policy making. The present book offers a better understanding of the different types of Euroscepticism that exist across Europe and shows that Euroscepticism is best addressed by understanding the often valid concerns that are at the origins of Eurosceptic forces. If this is done in time, Euroscepticism is not something to be afraid of, but rather part of a vibrant European democracy that is resilient enough to embrace those who criticize the reality of the European project with good arguments and that stands ready to develop and improve day by day to become a more perfect Union.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2020
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The European Parliament elections in May 2019 did not bring about the rise of populism in Europe that had been feared by many. Instead, while populism was contained, a broad pro-European majority emerged that today carries the new European Commission with its ambitious green, digital, and geopolitical agenda. However, Euroscepticism remains a significant force to be reckoned with in national and EU-policy making. The present book offers a better understanding of the different types of Euroscepticism that exist across Europe. It also shows that Euroscepticism is best addressed by understanding well the often valid concerns that are at the origins of Eurosceptic forces. If this is done in time, Euroscepticism is not something to be afraid of. It is part of a vibrant European democracy that is resilient enough to embrace those who criticize the reality of the European project with good arguments; and that stands ready to develop and improve day by day to become a more perfect Union.

This book comes at the right time. European integration seems more contested than ever, but is it really? This book answers this question by probing into 40 shades of Euroscepticism, within and beyond the EU Member States. It is a must-read for academics and practitioners alike.

With this book, the authors offer readers of European politics a treasure trove, with valuable insights into the variety of populist and nationalist forces that oppose mainstream European integration. Faced with such a jumble of eurosceptic parties pursuing narrow and in many cases reactionary agendas, the need for proper federal political parties becomes self-evident. Only through the formation of such parties can Europe hope to navigate the challenges of the 21st century and build a stronger, more prosperous, and more democratic Union.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 146 x 208 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030412715
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021