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Europe has been the epicentre of inclusiveness and democratic values such as human rights since the idea of Coal and Steel Union was formally established. The aim of this study is to find out challenges that are presented to the Europe as hub for inclusiveness and democratic values. In recent years, democracy in EU is seen with sceptic eyes (Eurobarometer Spring Survey, 2023) in an increasing trend. Europe and the EU has evolved into supra-national entity with progressive agenda that priorizes advancements in science, human development, freedoms and liberties, and services to benefit citizens. However, in the recent years, this progress appears to have been taken for granted and there has been a noticeable decline in democracy, in areas such as media freedom, free and fair elections, inclusiveness of migrants and other fields. This paper presentation looks at public narratives to identify a typology of (i) democratic decline and (ii) challenges Europe is facing to maintain its central role as a hub for inclusiveness and democratic values in the world. It intends to analyse selected European agenda setting media articles, strategic communication (including speeches from European Parliament) and electoral materials that frame the above issues as important objectives for Europe.
| Presenting author | Hoxha, Abit, Szcepanska, Timo and Ellefsen, Andreas Vatne |
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