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Political Unrest within the Agriculture Sector and the Role of Transnational Cooperation
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society, Political Science.
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This study aims to understand the consequences regarding the potential lack of Transnational Cooperation among farmers' organizations in Europe and its relationship with violent protests. Farmers' political opinions and views sometimes get overlooked, leading to a sense of exclusion from political decisions affecting their livelihoods, within the context of the European Union. Despite the agricultural sector's economic significance, farmers' political impact seems to have waned over the past decades, fuelling dissatisfaction and unrest among the group. This study employs different theoretical viewpoints on the matter and tries to understand how this exclusion motivates collective action and, under certain conditions, leads to violence. The research can observe a gradual increase in farmers' irritation and desperation, leading to more violent protests as they seek recognition and political power. The study can also conclude that there is a severe lack of transnational cooperation among farmers groups. The study offers an overview on the subject, linking political exclusion to violent outcomes. This study contributes to the discourse on agricultural politics and social movements, suggesting that deeper insights are essential for addressing the root causes of farmers' discontent and violence and improving the overall quality of the democratic system within the European Union.

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2024.
Keywords [en]
Transnational Cooperation, Political Exclusion, Farmers' Protests, European Union, Political Influence, Civil Unrest, Agricultural Policy
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Political Science
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-49445OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-49445DiVA, id: diva2:1903824
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Political Science
Available from: 2024-10-07 Created: 2024-10-07 Last updated: 2025-10-09

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