Does Fear Belong to Eurosceptics? Fear as an Emotion in the Discourse of European Christian‐Democratic, Socialist and Liberal Parties

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Analysis reveals fear is present in both Eurosceptic and pro-European narratives during elections, implying its broader political significance.

Fear is used by both Eurosceptic and pro-European parties, reshaping political discourse in the EU.
The findings suggest emotional politics, particularly fear, play a significant role in the narratives of EU parties during elections.
Emotion discourse analysis reveals the centrality of fear in party politics across different political groups in the EU.
The study highlights the need for further exploration of fear's impact on European integration and party dynamics.

Greco et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals fear is present in both Eurosceptic and pro-European narratives during elections, implying its broader political significance.