Preferences and Institutions in European (Dis)Integration

In this article, we present a game-theoretical model of political (dis)integration, and the incentives voters politicians face during integration processes. We apply to European Union. Preference homogeneity economies scale do not suffice explain integration. Rather, decisions are taken within an institutional setting that involves with interests may diverge from those they represent. Such take in line their voters’ as result. show can some circumstances prevent by strategically electing representatives who farther away them. The provides novel insights into process (dis)integration voter–politician dynamics determine it. addition, our offers alternative explanation for relative success extremist parties