Securitization Theory Insights on the Formation of an EU Army
Securitization Theory Insights on the Formation of an EU Army
Author(s): Iva Žutić, Robert MikacSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law, Constitutional Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Public Law, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Welfare systems, Politics and law, Politics and society, History and theory of political science, Methodology and research technology, Comparative politics, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Administrative Law
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Eurofederalists; EU Army; Securitization Theory; Speech Acts; Public Opinion; Ukraine War;
Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes the narrative securitized by Eurofederalists in support of establishing an EU army. The main objective is to identify and categorize the assertions employed by securitizing actors in their speech acts, examined through the framework of securitization theory. To assess the impact of this securitized narrative, the study evaluates its reception among the EU public before and after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. The research reveals that securitizing actors cluster their assertions around four advantages: strategic, political, societal, and economic. Furthermore, the findings indicate that by framing these advantages within their narrative, securitizing actors have successfully influenced public opinion in the EU to favor the establishment of an EU army.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: 11/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 150-175
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English
