Comparing oppositional behaviour in European Union affairs
Empirical Evidence From Six Member States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8041506 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christer Karlsson (0000-0002-4702-788X, Uppsala University, corresponding author), Thomas Persson (0000-0002-8289-7469, Uppsala University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 286-310 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402382.2020.1814618 |
| OpenAlex | W3087836332 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 34 |
This article offers a comprehensive comparison of oppositional behaviour in European Union (EU) affairs in six countries: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. By drawing on a unique data set of hand-coded statements made by Members of Parliament during European Affairs Committee (EAC) meetings it provides new knowledge on political opposition. The data uncover that there is more opposition expressed in EU affairs than has been assumed by previous research. The results also reveal that there exists considerable cross-national variation in oppositional behaviour during EAC deliberations in the six countries. The study finally shows that Eurosceptic parties are key drivers of opposition in EU affairs, especially when it comes to opposition directed at the EU political system
Comparative politics · Economics · European integration · European union · International trade · Member states · Opposition (politics · Parliament · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · European Union Policy and Governance · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
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| Citations per year | 2,2 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |