Emotional Intelligence for EU Democracy

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Publication Date February 2015
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The European Union’s dwindling democratic legitimacy is an acute political challenge. Trust in EU institutions is declining even in countries where the union once had high levels of support. Populist parties are rising and turning against the EU. To restore its legitimacy, the EU needs to respond to public apathy and anger with emotional intelligence and to offer solutions that feel relevant to people outside the Brussels bubble.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://carnegieeurope.eu/2015/01/26/emotional-intelligence-for-eu-democracy/i0nq
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EurActiv, 19.02.15: More 'emotional intelligence' seen as key to restoring trust in the EU http://www.euractiv.com/sections/eu-priorities-2020/more-emotional-intelligence-seen-key-restoring-trust-eu-312243
EUObserver, 20.02.15: The search to fix the EU's democratic deficit https://euobserver.com/political/127705
Wikipedia: Emotional intelligence http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence
The Guardian, 25.11.13: Emotional intelligence: a clincher in Lady Ashton's diplomatic triumph http://www.theguardian.com/science/shortcuts/2013/nov/25/emotional-intelligence-clincher-lady-ashton-eu-foreign-policy-iran
Open Society Foundations: Voices, 17.02.15: How 'Emotional Intelligence' Can Enhance EU Democracy http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/how-emotional-intelligence-can-enhance-eu-democracy

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