This article develops the argument that European Union (EU) intervention to protect its core values is likely provoke unintended and undesired consequences at domestic level. EU will typically invite accused government play blame game on Brussels. By criticizing for illegitimately interfering with affairs, may frame as a threat from outside present itself only safeguard against this threat. As consequence, support those actors were supposed be weakened by increase in aftermath of...

Legitimacy is central to the functioning of global governance institutions (GGIs) such as European Union (EU) and United Nations. There a vibrant debate about legitimacy in International Relations, burgeoning literature comparative politics on public attitudes towards EU. Yet, these literatures rarely speak each other, which has resulted missed opportunities for theoretical advancements sources consequences citizens' beliefs vis-à-vis GGIs. To assist researchers advancing this state art,...

Under what conditions do citizens consider external sanctions against their country to be appropriate? Based on the literature blame shifting, we argue that should become less likely support if government defends itself, especially it seeks shift actors (blame effect). However, this effect may moderated by which actor identifies and claims norm violation (source effect) whether trust (trust We test our expectations conducting a survey experiment EU democratic backsliding in six countries (n...

Abstract Right‐wing authoritarianism (RWA) refers to an adherence conventional values and authorities with the power penalize groups that are perceived challenge cohesion of ingroup norms. Correspondingly, RWA has repeatedly been linked negative perceptions minoritized groups, such as refugees or religious minorities. To investigate whether how sociocultural factors add moderate influences pose a threat (i.e. perceptions), we examined (a) value RWA, religiosity societal marginalization in...

In the context of growing international migration, it is crucial to understand factors that might alleviate or amplify threat perceptions by outgroups. Hereby, role subjective societal status (SSS), religiosity, Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) are not fully understood. a large online survey ( N = 1257), we investigated joint interactive effects RWA, SDO, SSS, religiosity on German residents’ Middle Eastern immigrants. Higher RWA lower predicted both...

The movement to develop indicators that provide a more nuanced view of quality life (QoL) continues gain momentum and support in both scientific policy-making circles. However, measuring QoL still faces number challenges. While range indicator sets has been developed, it is unclear whether any them able adequately capture the broad conditions encompasses. In addition, yet be determined different dimensions can meaningfully integrated one or if separate need employed alongside each other for...

Recent research has indicated that Arab Muslims are skeptical of Western institutions such as the European Union. Do hold comparable attitudes toward Union? In this article we develop a two-step argument based on transfer satisfaction logic. We build both American politics literature immigrant trust in host country's national political actors and Union assuming from to international level. Our expectation is should be more favorable domestic and, result, than their Christian agnostic...

What are the driving forces behind selection of individual Members European Parliament for committee leadership positions? To shed more light on this process, article analyses an original dataset comprising biographical and behavioural information all 751 who assumed office in 2014. We show that choice chairs vice-chairs is not determined by loyalty to party groups or national delegations. Instead, we demonstrate Parliament’ career ambitions their ability relevant experience play a key role....

Abstract How does elite communication affect citizens’ attitudes towards trade agreements? Building on a growing literature context factors influencing public opinion about and agreements; we argue that citizens rely cues provided by political elites, especially parties, when forming their views these agreements. Such cueing effects are most likely for with little information agreement receiving from trusted elites. In addition, exposed to non-trusted elites should exhibit source-opposing...

A plentitude of research has analyzed citizens’ belief in conspiracy theories and its individual‐level correlates. Yet, the effects (political) context factors on causes individual are still neglected. However, such should be especially relevant when it comes to impact one’s political preference. In this article, we argue that communication governmental actors exerts a moderating influence link leading from attitudes. nutshell, make citizens less likely distrust their government—and system...

Is there a trend toward the regionalization of peacekeeping? Does undermine United Nations (UN) system collective security? To answer these questions, we present an innovative dataset peace operations. Covering 1947–2016 period, captures every UN and non-UN operation, information on mission type, existence target state consent authorization. The unit analysis is mission. first yields three findings: (1) There significant operations; (2) regions show distinct intervention patterns; (3) does...

Descriptive studies on the European Union’s global image reveal generally favourable feelings towards Union part of citizens outside Europe. However, perceptions vary considerably across countries. This article argues that these patterns can be analytically explained by taking context and individual factors into account. behaviour an individual’s supranationalist attitude should exert a substantial impact citizens’ feelings. A multi-level model confirms expectations. These findings imply...

Abstract A growing body of survey research shows that the European Union (EU) has a relatively benign image around world, except among Arab populations. What informs citizens' sceptical attitudes toward (EU)? Combining literature on public opinion and perceptions EU, we argue feelings about EU are influenced most prominently by their desire for sovereignty. Moreover, traditional utilitarian cue‐taking mechanisms should also impact attitudes. We empirically test our argument using data from...

Abstract What effect does the institutional design of international organizations (IOs) have on their domestic support? In this article, we focus interactions between citizens’ social identity and characteristics that may potential to polarize IO attitudes. We argue cosmopolitan makes them react in diametrically opposed ways settings authority dimension. Transferring more an make citizens with higher levels supportive IO, while lower should become even skeptical. test our expectations by...

Abstract. Current societal conflicts are characterized by identity struggles and discontent concerning globalization modernization. While the literature identifies several psychological determinants of this discontent, systematic measurement approaches based on well-defined constructs rare. Here, we present development validation Perceived Societal Marginalization (PSM) scale, which aims to assess individual differences in people’s subjective perceptions insignificance lack recognition their...

Conspiracy mentality (CM), the general propensity to believe in conspiracy theories, has been linked political behaviors, prejudice, and non‐compliance with public health guidelines. While there is increasing evidence that beliefs are pervasive, research on individual‐level predictors of CM scarce. Specifically, we identify three gaps research: First, question which characteristics predict inconsistent often based small samples. Second, personality, political, religious usually examined...

While there is an increasing body of research on the individual predispositions affecting conspiracy beliefs, little has to date analysed potential effects context level. In this note, we develop argument that socialization and communication factors level may directly affect aggregate levels generic beliefs. Second, analyse whether these also interact with specific characteristics theory – in our case, actors involved CT. Running survey experiments Germany, Poland, Jordan (total N = 4,113),...

Abstract Based on previous research political trust the one hand and effects of perceived survey sponsors attitudes other, this paper sets out to explore misperceiving sponsor among citizens. The article explores significance effect misperception factors that are traditionally used explains trust. Using Afrobarometer data, which includes thirty-six democratic autocratic countries more than fifty-thousand respondents, demonstrates such an is significant substantive. Hence, researchers should...