Euroscpetism

Question 1

Soft euroscepticism

Answer 1

Recognises degree of power transfer to supranational organisations is necessary to achieve economic prosperity

Favour of econ integration

Seeks to strengthen country’s position in existing structure of EU

No further political integration

Question 2

Rise of euroscepticism

Answer 2

Existed from start (Gaulle and Thatcher)

Maasticht = point when divisions between European and domestic policy begun to become increasingly blurred

Referendums = increasingly regular occurrence to ratify changes to treaties

Increasing use of opt outs

65% public felt voice didn’t count

Front National (France) = strongest party in EP elections 2014- 25%

Question 3

Hard euroscepticism

Answer 3

Rejects European cooperation
No value seen from future cooperation
All policies should he dealt with domestically
Against transfer of power and decision making authority to eu
Sims to restore sovereignty
Strong anti-supranationalism