Feeling the Heat: Emotions, Politicization, and the European Union

For over a decade, scholars of European studies have been studying phenomenon referred to as the politicization Union, usually defined intensification political debate, polarization opinions, and public resonance. This article extends existing explanatory models by offering systematic theorization role emotions in EU establish that are integral every step process. First, they prerequisites actors audiences need be emotionally invested an issue engage debate about it. Second, drivers since fuel debates allow them get heated polarized. Third, outcomes will engender new emotional investments sensitivities. The analytical added value integrating into is illustrated through case Brexit campaign.