Historical Memory in Eurosceptic Discourse

Authors : Kostyantyn BALABANOV, Kostiantyn KARAMAN

Pages : 393-410

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Publication Date : 2021-10-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The article aims to investigate the nature of the connection between the phenomenon of historical memory and the phenomenon of Euroscepticism and the way historical memory influences the formation of Euroscepticism as the most important element of public consciousness in modern Europe. The obtained results confirmed the research hypothesis that modern Euroscepticism is rooted in the inconsistent historical memory of EU countries and the absence of a common view on historical events does not allow to establish the common historical memory for the EU which may cause disintegration process in united Europe. The policy of managing historical memory and manipulations with it as well as the formation of historical consciousness following certain political goals and objectives of the state, supranational structures, or even a specific group of people will be crucial for the future of the EU.
Keywords : historical memory, Euroscepticism, European Union, Remembrance Policies, nationalism, conflict