National or European Parliamentarians? Evidence from a New Survey of the Members of the European Parliament

Roger Scully, Simon Hix*, David M. Farrell

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Abstract

This article presents findings from a new survey of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), conducted in 2010. It explains the purpose of the survey, its content, the survey methodology and the potential limitations of the sample obtained. The article then presents results from the survey to explore the determinants of MEPs' policy preferences and, more specifically, whether MEPs from recent enlargement states continue to differ from those of longer-standing EU Member States. The findings here indicate that 'enlargement' MEPs remain somewhat farther to the right, but are no longer more cautious about integration. The results also reinforce the importance of ideology, even more than nationality, as a factor underpinning MEPs' political attitudes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)670-683
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Common Market Studies
Volume50
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2012

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