This episode is a conversation with Mai’a Cross, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Northeastern University, about the definition of a European identity, and the challenges facing the trend of “Europeanization”. Cross analyzes the refugee crisis and the rise of right wing parties, emphasizing the centrality of democratic ideals in the development of the EU and the role of active and optimistic citizen engagement in European politics. Discussing the multiculturalism of the EU, Cross describes the evolution of Europeanization and the questions surrounding the importance of retaining the diverse cultural traditions and identities for the future generations of Europe. (Date of interview: March 3, 2016)
