The function of the European symbols on European identity
| dc.contributor.advisor | Velde, B.M.R. van der | |
| dc.contributor.author | Verschoor, Ike | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-07 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis investigates the function of the official European symbols (the European flag, the European anthem, Europe Day and the European motto) on European identity. European identity and the function of national symbols will be explored first. Then, the character, performance and perception of the European symbols will be described and analyzed. European identity can be distinguished in groupness (a feeling of commonness amongst Europeans) and identification (a feeling of connectedness with the EU and its policies). An important aspect of a common identity is the feeling of a common origin or past. European history has provided some common values and experiences, but is not something that really binds Europeans. The origin of the EU is not as idealistic as sometimes is portrayed, national interests have also played an important role. Several developments, like globalization and the enlargement and increasing power of the EU have an impact on European identity. European identity is expected to be created by increasing contact amongst Europeans. The EU has gradually become more and more involved with creating European identity, for example through cultural policy. This involvement is disapproved of by some, they argue that it should not be tried to impose a European identity. Advantages of increasing European integration are especially concerning the economical field. European identity is strongly related to national identity, they can exist besides each other but interests sometimes conflict. In such cases it often shows that national identities are much stronger. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2901 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.thesis.faculty | Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen | en_US |
| dc.thesis.specialisation | Europe: Borders, Identities and Governance | en_US |
| dc.thesis.studyprogramme | Master Human Geography | en_US |
| dc.thesis.type | Master | en_US |
| dc.title | The function of the European symbols on European identity | en_US |
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