文档介绍：Chapter 23 Public Opinion and the EU Cini (ed.) European Union Politics, 2 nd edition OUP Online Teaching Resources Structure of the Lecture ? How is the EU perceived by the people? ? Explaining public opinion on the EU ? Public opinion in the new member states ? Public opinion matters … How is the EU perceived by the people? ? The overall trend of public opinion on the EU – Euro-enthusiasm was on the rise through 1991 – It was considerably reduced by 1997 ? Country specific characteristics – People in Austria, Finland, Sweden and the UK are the least supportive – The original six members and the Mediterranean members, plus Ireland, are the most supportive – Enthusiasm for the EU declined in every member states across the 1990s Explaining public opinion on the EU ? Knowledge of the EU and cognitive mobilization – What is cognitive mobilization? – Cognitive mobilization and attitudes towards the EU – The more one knows, the more supportive s/he es Explaining public opinion on the EU ? Political economy and rationality – What is egocentric and sociotropic utilitarianism? – The benefits and costs of European integration – People with better education, job skills and e tend to be more supportive Explaining public opinion on the EU ? Attitudes towards the national government – When people are not familiar with the EU, they rely on domestic political cues/proxies –