Europe in crisis: the European Union disillusionment
Abstract
Social inequalities and tensions are currently observed in the territories of the European cities, which constitute strategical spaces where social claims are materialized. The combination of globalization processes and Europe’s supranational institutional organization, together with the deep transformations which affect the economy and, as a result, the characteristic social system of the Welfare State, have led to the emergence of feelings of dissatisfaction and uncertainty expressed by social movements. This article focuses on the role of the European Union vis-á-vis the crisis, the institutional answers, the socio-economic consequences, and the emergence of social demands to the States and the supranational structure.Downloads
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