Euroskepticism: Causes and Consequences • July 1 - 2, 2005
Pulitzer hotel, Prinsengracht (Amsterdam)

No major theory of regional integration or political conflict predicted the rise of Euroskepticism. Yet Euroskepticism is potent in the domestic politics of the 25 member states and is a vital constraint on the future of the European Union. (The response to the Constitutional Treaty is likely to be a case in point.)

This project brings together researchers who can provide keen insight on Euroskepticism—causes and consequences—from several angles. While the authors may take diverse approaches, they share a bias towards comparison, drawing explicitly or implicitly on comparative method(s) in making or evaluating claims. All participants will present new work on the topic. This project is to produce a special journal issue and edited book on Euroskepticism

The workshop in Amsterdam is the first of two consecutive meetings; the next one will be held at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in April 2006. (see full conference outline: Word | PDF)