Voters typically observe macroeconomic outcomes in order to evaluate government
performance. However, during crises, when the clarity of economic responsibility is poor and …

At the time of the election of the European Parliament (EP) in 2014, the European Union
(EU) was heavily affected by a multifaceted crisis that had–and still has–far‐reaching …

Studies have shown that the economic crisis that started in 2008 was followed by a sharp
decline in political trust in some liberal democracies. These findings suggest that an …

In this study we examine the representation of income groups in two EU-level institutions,
the Council and the European Parliament. We find that the political positions of these …

Do trade unions benefit from economic crises by attracting new members among workers
concerned about job security? To address this question, we provide a comprehensive …

Since the Eurozone crisis, intense political debate has resurfaced about deservingness
judgements in European solidarity. To contribute to this debate, this article proposes a …

This issue brings together papers that focus on the question of whether and in which ways
the 2014 European Parliament elections were different from previous ones. This is important …

This article puts forward a comprehensive framework for explaining the complex and
dynamic relationship between trust in the domestic government and trust in the EU …

Individuals in Ireland are among the most enthusiastic supporters of European integration
since European Union (EU) accession in 1973, and are often labelled 'good Europeans with …

What is the role of economic interdependence with foreign powers when legislators vote on
foreign policies? Foreign aid and trade are among the European Union's most important …