The European Union’s problem is substance, not narrative / Mythic origins or original sin? Euroscepticism and an ever closer reality

The hard fact that 'pro-Europeans' have to grasp is that for many people the EU is not at all that great. Quite the contrary, the EU imposes tough economic rules, yet gives little palpable in return, writes Marko Bucik.

Euroscepticism is a strategically invented social construct – much like the myth of 'ever closer union' itself – to capture and channel growing popular discontent with the aftermath of the European integration process, writes Liubomir Topaloff.

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OpenDemocracy: Can Europe Make It?, 25.04.14: Mythic origins or original sin? Euroscepticism and an ever closer reality http://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/liubomir-topaloff/mythic-origins-or-original-sin-euroscepticism-and-ever-closer-r

LSE EuroppBlog, 29.04.14: Pro-EU politicians have so far failed to match the level of vision and imagination shown by Eurosceptics in the EP election campaign http://bit.ly/1jaL7oB

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