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European citizens and the media: does communication enhance participation? Conference report, Berlin, 7 May 2014
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Abstract 80 experts discussed the role of media in regard to the participation of EU citizens in European debates. Throughout Europe, EU citizens are not regarded as strong supporters of European institutions. In academic and in political discussions it is argued that there is a lack of interest in European ... view more
80 experts discussed the role of media in regard to the participation of EU citizens in European debates. Throughout Europe, EU citizens are not regarded as strong supporters of European institutions. In academic and in political discussions it is argued that there is a lack of interest in European affairs, a lack of knowledge about the European Union and a very low level of participation in debates on European issues and in European elections. How could this lack of interest be turned around? How could the mass media and political institutions motivate the citizens of Europe to intensify their involvement in public discussions on European issues?... view less
Keywords
EU; EU citizen; media; communication; participation; political participation; international cultural policy; European institution; mass media; public communications; knowledge; citizens' participation; political opinion; opinion formation; political interest; election to the European Parliament
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Mass Communication
Free Keywords
Debatte; Bürgermedien
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
City
Stuttgart
Page/Pages
34 p.
Series
ifa Edition Culture and Foreign Policy
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0