EUnarratieven
EUnarratieven is a term used in discussions of European Union political communication to refer to the set of recurring narrative frames that shape how the EU and its policies are presented to publics across member states. The concept focuses on the stories, metaphors, and characters through which actors such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, member-state governments, regional authorities, and interest groups frame policy issues, justify actions, and construct legitimacy.
The term combines EU and narratives (narratieven in Dutch) and is used by scholars and policymakers to
Scope and methods: The analysis covers frames, plotlines, protagonists, and metaphors; common methodologies include discourse analysis,
Common frames include migration as shared responsibility, security and sovereignty, economic integration as resilience, and climate
Limitations and critique: EUnarratieven can oversimplify complex policy issues, reflect elite perspectives, and depend on translation