Political Ideology and Identity

Week 15: Final Case Study:   ‘Political Ideology and Identity:  EU Parliamentary Elections and the future of the EU!’

Dear Students:

Through qualitative research  you are asked to evaluate the evolution of ‘democracy’ and ‘liberal democracies’ as well as ‘modern -advanced democracies’ through parliamentary EU elections.  This case study will focus on the EU-MEPs electoral process examining the political identity and ideology from the 7 political groups representation in the EU.  see Promt as well DQ #14 Prep & RW

Mission:  This is Case Study considering  party ideologies from 7 major Political Groups that will elect the MEPs of the EU Parliament in June 6-9th, 2024. 

*** If you have already submitted and participated in the ‘Extra Credit’ DQ #14 then you can re-submit that main response by following the Submission Guidelines see at the bottom. 

The following are the political groups that will influence the next 5 years of policies in the EU and the future of the EU as an institution, supporting its democratic principles and evolving into a supranational entity.

European Political Parties for the EU Parliament and MEP Elections: 

Guidelines to Consider for your Research: ****Please utilize these questions to formulate your essay and critical opinion.  

How are voters with postmodern values likely to regard each EU Political Party Ideology/MEP representation? How might parties adapt to these new voters?

How is immigration affecting politics in developed democracies where it is occurring on a large scale? What could promote integration? What could promote polarization?

• How policies such as circular economy and Net Zero Act, climate change, gender equality and security development will be impacted by the polarization of political group members ideology rising up in the upcoming MEPs EU election?

Can the European member states sustain their sovereignty through MEPs policy making and foresee an Ultra- European sovereignty through EU elections, either creating a supranational entity or sustain its character as is?

Research Guidelines: 

Use the proper APA/Chicago Style Format (paraphrase correctly with in text citation) refer to ‘pages’ tab or ‘announcement tab’ for more info.  Thorough qualitative research 3-4 resources and not wikipedia use the ‘Pages’ tab for extra research references.Include a Bibliography and don’t get off Topic!!!