http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1509 Publicaciones relacionadas con Unión Europea Fri, 22 May 2026 19:03:53 GMT 2026-05-22T19:03:53Z http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1575 Becoming more European after ERASMUS? The Impact of the ERASMUS Programme on Political and Cultural Identity Oborune, Karina The European Commission and scholars emphasize that the ERASMUS programme is a successful example of European integration and a symbol of construction of European identity. But because of the lack of empirical findings, this paper has been devoted to research of the impact of the ERASMUS programme on fostering European identity. The quantitative survey of 330 former, potential and non-ERASMUS students provides partly justification that the ERASMUS Programme has impact on promoting European identity. This study was implemented for the first time in [name deleted to maintain the integrity of the review process], but the results are important not only in [name deleted to maintain the integrity of the review process], but also at the EU level. EU officials should take into consideration the fact that potential ERASMUS students already have greater European self-identification than non-mobile students, therefore the European identity should be promoted in those students who do not take participation in. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1575 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1573 European Integration, Nationalism and European Identity Polyakova, Alina; Fligstein, Neil; Sandholtz, Waine Early theorists of European integration speculated that economic integration would lead to political integration and a European identity. A European identity has not displaced national identities in the EU, but, for a significant share of EU citizens, a European identity exists alongside a national identity. At the same time, political parties asserting more traditional nationalist identities and policies have directed their dissatisfaction against immigrants, foreigners and, sometimes, the EU. Those who participate in ‘Europe’ are more likely to develop a European identity, while those whose economic and social horizons are essentially local are more likely to assert nationalist identities. It is argued in this article that the issue of European and national identity plays a heightened role in European politics, particularly in the economic crisis of 2007–11. The resolution of that crisis, which may result in increased European political co-operation, will have to take into account highly salient national identities that have so far resisted such co-operation. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1573 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1564 Europe and the identity challenge: who are “we”? Chopin, Thierry The revival of populism and extremism is a strong symptom of the identity crisis that is affecting many of the European Union’s Member States. From Denmark to Italy, Austria, France and the Netherlands, various national elections are confirming the strength of populism and the parties on the far right who are imposing their discourse in public debate, the heart of which comprises economic and cultural protectionism, as well as that of identity. The question of identity seems to be a point shared by many populist and far right parties in Europe. All set the following question: what links societies that are challenged by the crisis and the process of globalisation? And although the European Union is not necessarily a condition for the existence of the different types of populism in Europe, it is however exacerbating the themes that they foster and is notably amplifying anxiety about identity as well as the tension between an “open society” and one that is “closed”, both of which are easily perceivable in many countries. Moreover the European Union remains silent about the issue of identity, and since like nature, politics hates a vacuum, populism and extremism are occupying this discursive space that has been left vacant. As part of European integration the Member States carry with them specific cultural and historic national identities. At the same time a Union of States like the EU implies a minimal degree of coherence and common identity. From this standpoint who are the Europeans and what are the foundations of this European identity? Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.infodocu.lbd.org.es/xmlui/handle/123456789/1564 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z