How Europe Is Seen From Outside (and Inside) the European Union: A Discussion Paper

Abstract

This paper presents the foundation for an assessment of the current views of Europe as seen from inside and outside of the European Union. The discussion paper introduces some of the factors that contribute to these perceptions, and how these perceptions are understood and seen by the residents inside and outside of the European Union. Once these opinions are identified, what future research and debates can be developed from this exploratory assessment? The present discussion carefully provides some of the factors that contribute to these perceptions of Europe by those living inside and outside of the European Union.