Author: Daviter, Falk

Source: Journal of European Public Policy, Volume 14, Number 4, June 2007 , pp. 654-666(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

Policy framing research addresses the role of political issue definitions in the policy-making process. This research article first offers an introduction to this field and argues that the policy framing perspective has particular relevance for the study of the EU. A review of recent studies of EU policy framing discusses how the framing of issues on the EU agenda structures political conflict and competition at the European level, and it shows how this literature provides a unique research perspective on a political system characterized by competing constituencies and contested competencies. Focusing more broadly on how policy framing influences the political construction of interests in the EU, the article finally asks how the study of policy framing can contribute to our understanding of the nature of EU politicization.

Keywords: Agenda-setting; European Union; political representation; politicization; policy framing

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13501760701314474

Publication date: 2007-06-01

More about this publication?

• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Subscribe to this Title
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Political Science
• By this author: Daviter, Falk

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers