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How European Union switchboard "demoicracy" works

The complexity of the changing nation-state under the duress of globalization is currently snagged on a simplistic drive to fast-forward the past, driven by the desire to stay local.

By Lammert de Jong

/ 4 Mar 2015

How European Union switchboard "demoicracy" works

The complexity of the changing nation-state under the duress of globalization is currently snagged on a simplistic drive to fast-forward the past, driven by the desire to stay local.

By Lammert de Jong

/ 4 Mar 2015

Understanding European democracy

Minstrels must demonstrate musical nerve, whether in Brussels or in their national headquarters. If not, they are just sycophant turncoats!

By Lammert de Jong

/ 25 Apr 2014

Understanding European democracy

Minstrels must demonstrate musical nerve, whether in Brussels or in their national headquarters. If not, they are just sycophant turncoats!

By Lammert de Jong

/ 25 Apr 2014

A march on Brussels? Never say never!

Conservative and nationalist blocks have successfully politicized Euro-elections. The other parties must clearly profile what they want to pursue and what re-arrange within the EU, to stand any chance of providing a home for citizens who have ample reason to grumble. Euro-elections landscape, 2014

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 16 Feb 2014

A march on Brussels? Never say never!

Conservative and nationalist blocks have successfully politicized Euro-elections. The other parties must clearly profile what they want to pursue and what re-arrange within the EU, to stand any chance of providing a home for citizens who have ample reason to grumble. Euro-elections landscape, 2014

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 16 Feb 2014

Reframing? Europe needs bifocals

Take note of the very effective frames the populist anti-Europe parties apply. The previous frame was a technocratic European integration doctrine in which ‘there is no alternative’ prevailed. They have opened a new frame to demonize Europe on behalf of ‘the people’.

By Lammert de Jong

/ 3 Dec 2013

Reframing? Europe needs bifocals

Take note of the very effective frames the populist anti-Europe parties apply. The previous frame was a technocratic European integration doctrine in which ‘there is no alternative’ prevailed. They have opened a new frame to demonize Europe on behalf of ‘the people’.

By Lammert de Jong

/ 3 Dec 2013

Updating Europe's narrative: "It's the citizen, stupid!"

The founding fathers of the European Union had the citizen in mind, which makes European citizenship a centrepiece of Europe’s narrative. However, in these days of crisis, the civilizing mission of the EU rings hollow in view of its democratic deficit.

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 5 Sep 2013

Updating Europe's narrative: "It's the citizen, stupid!"

The founding fathers of the European Union had the citizen in mind, which makes European citizenship a centrepiece of Europe’s narrative. However, in these days of crisis, the civilizing mission of the EU rings hollow in view of its democratic deficit.

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 5 Sep 2013

Transcending tolerance? The evolution of Dutch DNA

Visitors to the Amsterdam Museum are now met with the immodest claim that tolerance is part and parcel of the “Amsterdam DNA”. The concept of tolerance as understood now, and in bygone decades, needs critical interrogation if we are to advance a good society for all.

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 8 Aug 2013

Transcending tolerance? The evolution of Dutch DNA

Visitors to the Amsterdam Museum are now met with the immodest claim that tolerance is part and parcel of the “Amsterdam DNA”. The concept of tolerance as understood now, and in bygone decades, needs critical interrogation if we are to advance a good society for all.

By Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Lammert de Jong

/ 8 Aug 2013