How does the rest of the world view the EU?
An introduction to the various perceptions of the EU from around the globe.
Literature
Balfour, R., Bomassi, L., & Martinelli, M., The Southern Mirror: Reflections on Europe From the Global South, Carnegie Europe, 2022.
Freire, M. R., Lopes, P. D., Nascimento, D., & Simão, L. EU Global Actorness in a World of Contested Leadership. Policies, Instruments and Perceptions. Palgrave MacMillan, 2022.
Fahey, E. & Mancini, I. (Eds.) Understanding the EU as a Good Global Actor: Ambitions, Values and Metrics. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022.
Haba, K. and Holland, M. (Eds.). Brexit and After: Perspectives on European Crises and Reconstruction from Asia and Europe. Springer, 2021.
Bergmann, J. The European Union as International Mediator: Brokering Stability and Peace in the Neighbourhood. Palgrave Macmilian, 2020.
Chaban, N., Niemann, A., and Speyer, J. (Eds.) Changing Perceptions of the EU at Times of Brexit: Global Perspectives. Routledge, 2020.
Görgülü, A., & Dark Kahyaoğlu, G. (Eds.). The Remaking of the Euro-Mediterranean Vision. Peter Lang CH, 2019.
EU Links
European Commission service monitoring public opinion in the Member States. The surveys and studies address major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defence, etc.
Other Links
German Marshall Fund of the US - Transatlantic Trends
Transatlantic Trends 2022 presents the results of surveys conducted in 14 countries from all corners of the transatlantic community. The original data provided by this report aims at fostering relevant debates, strengthening mutual understanding, and building a positive agenda for transatlantic cooperation.
Pew Global Attitudes Project
A series of worldwide public opinion surveys on subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world.
Carnegie - Strategic Europe - Capital Series
Strategic Europe's Capital Series explores how EU foreign policy is viewed by major non-European countries. Contributors from these countries' capitals write a "letter" in which they assess the EU's approach towards and relations with their country.
Inspired by the Eurobarometer, new regional barometers emerged, covering Africa, East and South Asia, Central and South America, and the Middle East.