Evaluating the impact of the EU’s normative message of the “EU as a model” on external public perceptions: an experimental study in Israel

This article analyses whether the EU’s normative idea, as embedded in idea of “EU a model”, influences external public perceptions its message; other words, does exposure to story how EU emerged from ashes World War II become community peace and security impact views power? To examine these questions, population-based survey experiment was conducted Israel – country with contradictory relations EU. The findings are clear straightforward: model” message increased recognition actorness holds when controlling interacting various cultural filters which key factors shaping like political attitudes. implications for studies diplomacy well potential contribution approach proposed this discussed.