Recent elections in the Netherlands and France spread a sigh of relief across the continent, but the structural reasons for discontent among many European citizens should not be overlooked. A growing number of studies and opinion polls are coming to this same conclusion: disaffection with the EU, the establishment, and governing elites is here to stay. Polarized politics are likely to become a feature of coming years because they reflect deep divisions in society. This has effects on domestic politics in Europe, the United States, and the transatlantic relationship.
Following these conclusions, Dr. Bruce Stokes, director at the Pew Research Center, …read more
Is Transatlantic Governance Ready to Face European Citizens?
