Social Divisions in Norway – Indicator for the Political Cleavages in Europe Today

The possibility for membership of Norway in the EU is a leading topic for the country’s foreign policy. Moreover, the assessments for potential membership are quite controversial. This leads to the formation of social divisions, which reflect in the political system. The current research aims to investigate the major cleavages formed by the experience of Norway in the field of European integration. These social divisions are not common only in Norway but are well observed in the rest of the member states of the EU. Their existence outlines a tendency, which can lead to significant changes in the EU, especially nowadays when Eurosceptic attitudes are becoming more common in the member-states.