E ́lite vs. People? Eurosceptic Public Opinion in Estonia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12240240 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raivo Vetik (0000-0003-1352-4682, Pedagogical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 257-271 |
| Publication date | 2003-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cambridge Review of International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-7571 • E-ISSN: 1474-449X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09557570302046 |
| OpenAlex | W2086162973 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 10 |
This paper discusses Estonian public debate and public opinion regarding the pros and cons of joining the European Union (EU). It is shown that a stark contrast exists between the dispositions of Estonian e ́lites and mass public opinion--the former unambiguously pro-European, and the latter considerably eurosceptical. This paper aims to uncover the reasons behind that euroscepticism through focusing on the issues of identity construction in e ́lite EU discourse, limited popular trust regarding political institutions, high levels of social polarisation, and modest knowledge of EU-related matters among everyday Estonians. It is argued that the result of the forthcoming EU referendum in Estonia will most likely be a yes-vote, but that the success of further integration into the EU will require policy changes both in the domestic arena and in the relationship between the EU and Estonia
Brexit · Economic policy · Economics · Estonian · European integration · European union · Identity (music · Linguistics · Mass media · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Public opinion · Referendum · Sociology · European Politics and Security · European Union Policy and Governance · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Law · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,57 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2025 (21) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |