We hope my message finds you well. Conference paper on "European Identity from a Socio-Political Perspective" in line with PhD thesis on "Beyond Europe: National and Supra-National Identity Markers in an Era of Crisis". The conference paper should give an overview of preliminary definitional aspects of European Identity and a first problematisation of the concept. Abstract so far - needs to be rewritten as well added with more substantial information: "The issue of 'European Identity' has been subject of significant academic discourse and policy discussions over the past decade as the EU grapples with problems of popular engagement and participation. However, the concept of 'identity' in relation to Europe and the EU is itself problematic. In this paper, we will outline some of the main definitions and fields of analysis of 'European identity' as well as discussing any gaps of its current state concept. Consequently, a contribution is made by clarifying an approach for future discussion and policy formulation on the socio-political perspective on European identity." Attached you can find a preliminary structure and my research notes with text copies of various sources. Feel free to stick to those sources and find others. If those parts are used, please no / minimal correct direct quotations, instead correct paraphrasing. If more time is needed than deadline provided, please let me know. I would like to have high quality output for a conference in the field of European Studies on the topic of Europe in a year of transition regarding its challenges and opportunities. If you can provide a high-quality output, I would like to get both journal paper and first part of thesis on same topic written this way. Looking forward to hearing back from you. Thank you. Julian

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