International organizations in national parliamentary debates

• DOI: 10.1007/s11558-024-09577-w
• Publication Date: 2025-01-06T08:32:22Z
• Authors: Tom Hunter; Stefanie Walter
• Keywords: Salience (neuroscience); Opposition (politics); democratic deficit

Abstract This data article introduces IOParlspeech, an original dataset of over 600,000 statements on international organizations (IOs) in parliamentary debates six countries between 1990 and 2018. We explain the creation demonstrate value IOParlspeech through two exploratory studies. First, we examine which actors convey more positive negative sentiment regarding IOs discourse. Contributing to research IO contestation, that parliamentarians from radical right left, as well opposition, use language their IO-related communication. Second, explore salience national parliaments. Speaking about democratic deficit IOs, show with higher authority those institution are likely be discussed parliament. conclude by suggesting further uses for IOParlspeech.