Memory and Identity Politics in the European Union: Related Concepts, Disparate Practices

The author characterizes memory politics and identity as analytical categories formed in a highly competitive field of meanings interpretations. methodological approach is social constructivism, which represents the mainstream study politics. However, considers it necessary to take into account socio-cultural framework actions performed by various actors that shape identity. In addition, sharing methodologically innovative advanced I.S. Semenenko definition analysis politics, applies object her research. article proposes using concept securitization not only memory, but also pursued European Union. shaping on basis involves many problems, both supranational national. This deals primarily with policy, national discourses are taken account. this context, concepts per se, have categorical conjugacy, turn out be associated courses characterized considerable discord. seemingly unshakable foundations established after World War II, being challenged new member states Union, different practices remembrance forgetting. As result, implying possibility interpretations harmonization discourses, dialogical foundation giving way means their instrumental use legitimize specific policies.