The transformation of the aims of Brexit emerged during the early days of the referendum campaign, when the cross-party campaign for leave realised where the route to broad-based success lay.
Brown group: results of first iteration
TO TACKLE THE FAR RIGHT WE NEED TO:
* DEVELOP NEW SPACES FOR GROUP CONTACT / ENGAGEMENT
* RECOGNIZE SUPPORT FOR THESE PARTIES IS STRUCTURAL AND SYSTEMIC,
Purple group: results of first iteration
People still have basic needs that are not met either through civil society or by the state or the private sector. So we need
On the crucial question of EU reform, reframing the European debate can actually facilitate, rather than obstruct, substantive changes in policy. Substance vs narrative is a false dichotomy.
This article looks at the basic framing devices of the Austrian Freedom Party's rhetoric in the European parliament, and some of their debates. It is taken from a Counterpoint series on populist rhetoric leading up to the European elections.
This article looks at the basic framing devices of France's Front National rhetoric in the European parliament, and some of their debates. It is taken from a Counterpoint series on populist rhetoric leading up to the European elections.
This article looks at the basic framing devices of UKIP rhetoric in the European parliament, and some of their debates. It is taken from a Counterpoint series on populist rhetoric leading up to the European elections, including recommendations on how to respond to populist rhetoric.
An excerpt from the debate on discriminatory internet sites and government reactions (March 13, 2012, Strasbourg), followed by commentary on the political language.
Scepticism is healthy for democracy, but not when it degenerates into belief in conspiracy theories. Dieudonné and Jobbik are but two recent examples that the conspiratorial mindset is alive and well in Europe.
The EU must move fast and persistently to convince potential voters to gain confidence in its relevance and abilities. Here is how to reframe the debate.