European solidarity and social class : an uneasy alliance
Ciornei, Irina (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Sociologia)
Hernandez Sanchez, Alfredo (Institut d'Estudis Internacionals)

Data:	2024
Descripció:	52 pàg.
Resum:	In response to various crises and a growing Eurosceptic electorate, the European Union (EU) has taken steps to implement solidarity measures aimed at mitigating economic risks and inequalities among member states and their citizens. However, the social basis of support for such redistributive policies in a supranational context remains largely unexplored, despite the ongoing relevance of social class for crucial political outcomes related to European integration, such as Brexit and the growing electoral strength of radical right parties. To address this gap, this article distinguishes between transnational and member state solidarity, scrutinizing how the post-industrial division of social classes shapes these two dimensions of European solidarity. The research reveals that the post-industrial structure of social classes, taking into account both the economic and cultural divisions within social positions, significantly affects both forms of European solidarity, independent of attitudes toward redistribution and European integration. Furthermore, it highlights the limited impact of an exclusivist national identity and Euroscepticism on the endorsement of transnational solidarity for production workers, indicating the transformative potential of supranational redistribution in fostering political support and social cohesion among even the most disengaged segment of European citizens.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Matèria:	European solidarity ; Social class ; Structural equation model ; Exclusive nationalism ; Redistribution
Publicat a:	Journal of European Integration, 2024, ISSN 1477-2280

DOI: 10.1080/07036337.2024.2318550

Disponible a partir de: 2025-09-30 Postprint

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