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Europa: the silence before the storm

The dynamics of politics, media and public opinion

One minute Holland seemed indifferent towards Europe, the next people there were massively voting against the constitution and Wilders was making headlines with his anti-Europe campaign. How can we explain this change of heart? Communication scientist Claes de Vreese investigates the interaction between media, politics and public opinion.

Credits

<p>Produced by: Fast Facts and fiveminutes.tv<br />
With the support of: The Young Academy and Claes de Vreese</p>
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<p>Thanks to all members of The Young Academy, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW),&nbsp;Iris Koopmans, Marja van der Putten, Hugo van Bergen<br />
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<p>Made by: Aline Idzerda 2010<br />
In cooperation with<br />
Camera &amp; editing: fiveminutes.tv<br />
Music and graphic design: SproetS</p>