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(Un)Intended Consequences of Eu Parliamentary Elections
Contributor(s): Van Der Brug, Wouter (Author)

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 ISBN: 0198757417     ISBN-13: 9780198757412
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE: $133.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World - European
- Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections
LCCN: 2015944371
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.3" L (1.50 lbs) 320 pages
Features: Bibliography
 
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When direct elections for the European Parliament were first organized in 1979, the idea was that such direct elections would increase the democratic legitimacy and accountability of the Parliament. Moreover, the elections were expected to raise public interest, engagement and support for the
European project. Did these elections help to increase legitimacy and accountability? Did they increase interest in and support for the 'European project'? Or, did these elections have unintended (and perhaps undesirable) consequences? This volume focuses on the consequences of European elections
for public debate and involvement, for party systems, and for public opinion.

EP elections have caused a number of intended consequences: the salience of the elections in the media has gone up and over time electoral competition becomes more important, engaging in the campaign can help improve EU evaluations, and Europe as a topic has become more important for voting at EP
elections, boosting the prevalence of so-called EU voting. A number of intended consequences have not materialized during the life of the EP so far: knowledge or turnout levels have not gone up and citizens have not become better at judging what political parties are offering. The EP elections have,
however, also yielded a number of unintended consequences: EP elections dampen turnout for first time voters in subsequent elections, EP elections cause temporary decline in EU support, and the elections have become a strategic arena for political parties to position themselves on EU issues and for
new movements and parties to boost or sustain their success.
 
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