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European citizens in poli crisis: analysing the impact of different types of crises on public support for European integration

European Union
Political Psychology
Identity
Public Opinion
Survey Research
Voting Behaviour
Theresa Kuhn
University of Amsterdam
Catherine Eunice de Vries
Bocconi University
Other Topics

Abstract

Over the past decade and a half, the European Union has faced a succession of major crises—from economic turmoil and migration pressures to public health emergencies, geopolitical shocks, and rule-of-law conflicts. While scholars have long debated whether crises function as catalysts for deeper integration or threats to European cohesion, systematic comparative evidence remains limited. This panel brings together three innovative papers that examine how different types of crises shape European identity, political polarisation, and public support for EU-level authority. Together, they offer a multidimensional reassessment of the oft-quoted Monnet hypothesis that “Europe will be forged in crises.

Title Details
Forged in Crisis: How the Nature and Salience of European Crises shape European Identity View Paper Details
Was Jean Monnet Wrong? A Comparative Analysis of Crises and IssuePolarisation Dynamics in the EU, 2009–2024 View Paper Details
Varieties of Crises, and Crisis Response: A Conjoint Experiment in Six European Countries View Paper Details