Europaische Identitat und europaische Demokratie. Analysen zum "Demokratiedilemma" der EU

In: Welt-Trends: das außenpolitische Journal, Heft 54, S. 69-83

Abstract

Based on data of Eurobarometer Surveys the relationship between collective identity & perceptions of democracy in the EU is analyzed. The democratic deficit, defined as low competences of the only direct legitimized institution in the EU, only raises moderate critique by the citizens. Yet, they are dissatisfied with their own influence on EU-politics, which is nearly independent of the identification with the nation &/or the EU. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.