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From convergence to congruence: European integration and citizen-elite congruence
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Abstract Recent research argues that European integration has led to an ideological convergence of member state party systems, which is purported to have significant consequences for democratic representation. We argue that convergence of party positions is less problematic if congruence between governed and... view more
Recent research argues that European integration has led to an ideological convergence of member state party systems, which is purported to have significant consequences for democratic representation. We argue that convergence of party positions is less problematic if congruence between governed and governing is maintained. We therefore turn to test whether integration has had an effect on congruence between the public and their governing elites. Using five measures of integration, two sources of public opinion data, and expert surveys on political parties, we find little evidence that integration into the European Union reduces congruence between the public and the national party system, government or legislature either ideologically or across five issue areas. These results should assuage concerns about integration's effect on domestic political representation.... view less
Keywords
EU; European Social Survey; Eurobarometer; representation; European integration
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
European Politics
Free Keywords
policy congruence; policy convergence
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 676-699
Journal
European Union Politics, 22 (2021) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/14651165211024936
ISSN
1741-2757
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed