External perceptions of the European Union in Israel—the role of norms and culture

Hila Zahavi and Gal Ariely
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Hila Zahavi: The Department of Politics and Government, 26732Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
Gal Ariely: The Department of Politics and Government, 26732Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel

European Union Politics, 2023, vol. 24, issue 4, 708-725

Abstract: This article examines the role of norms and culture in perceptions of the European Union. Conceptually, it offers a distinction between the image of the European Union as a normative actor and attitudes toward one's country's relations with the European Union. It also explores whether the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), a cultural event which symbolizes the cultural understanding of contemporary Europe, is related to perceptions of the European Union. Empirically, it uses a public opinion survey ( n  = 1050) following Israel's hosting of the ESC in 2019. The findings indicate that Israelis distinguish between the image of the European Union as an entity with positive features and their attitudes toward Israel's connections with the European Union.

Keywords: External perceptions of the EU; Eurovision song contest; Israel; survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1177/14651165231181062

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