Does communication enhance participation? Conference Report
Conference documentation on the role of the media in engaging EU citizens in European debates. Across Europe, European citizens are not seen as strong supporters of the European institutions. Academics and politicians argue that there is a lack of interest in European affairs and a lack of knowledge about the European Union. How can this apathy be overcome? How can mass media and political institutions motivate European citizens to participate more in public debates on European issues? What measures can be taken to increase voter turnout?
