European Identity

Besides the United Nations, the European Union is the most exciting political experiment started in the twentieth century in the domain of inter-state affairs. Yet its survival is uncertain unless the peoples of the member states develop an inclusive socio-territorial allegiance going beyond national loyalties. This book pursues a realistic account of whether and how a European identity may form, based on constructivist theories and supported with opinion survey… (more)

Besides the United Nations, the European Union is the most exciting political experiment started in the twentieth century in the domain of inter-state affairs. Yet its survival is uncertain unless the peoples of the member states develop an inclusive socio-territorial allegiance going beyond national loyalties. This book pursues a realistic account of whether and how a European identity may form, based on constructivist theories and supported with opinion survey results, expert ratings, and party manifesto analysis.