Eurosceptic about What? Knowledge Gaps and Public Euroscepticism Across Crises
Abstract
Euroscepticism has been woven into the fabric of EU politics for nearly forty years now, reaching its peak especially in times of crisis. Theory suggests that there is a positive relationship between levels of knowledge about the EU and support for it, as better understanding of its nature and policies can mitigate the drivers of public Euroscepticism. Yet, does this account hold under the exceptional circumstances of the ongoing polycrisis, when satisfaction with the EU depends also on the information about the measures taken for the handling of each crisis? The results of this longitudinal analysis of Eurobarometer data reveal a paradox: Although Euroscepticism is reinforced during turbulent political waters, it is often triggered by policies that citizens do not fully understand or are not well informed about.
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Saoulidou, M. Z. (2025). Eurosceptic about What? Knowledge Gaps and Public Euroscepticism Across Crises. Perifereia | Regional Integration: Politics, Economics, Governance, 19, 137–152. Retrieved from https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/periphery/article/view/43037
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