Is the EU responsible for the rise of illiberal authoritarianism in Europe?
Channel: IIEA
Date: 2018-10-30

Full Title: Is the EU responsible for the rise of illiberal authoritarianism and the decline of democracy in Europe?

In her address to the IIEA, Professor Gráinne de Búrca examines the arguments put forth by many detractors of the EU, who have criticised the EU for a range of policies which they argue have locked member states into unfavourable economic and monetary straitjackets, fuelled populist Euroscepticism and right-wing xenophobia, and undermined constitutional democracy. Considering these criticisms, Professor de Búrca asks what part, if any, the EU has played in the rise of illiberal authoritarianism and the weakening of national constitutional democracy.

This event was open to the public as part of the IIEA’s Future of the EU27 Project, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Q&A Session Begins at 35:37

Filmed on the 26th of October 2018