ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews the evolution of Euroscepticism in Scandinavia from Danish entrance into the European Community in 1972 to the impact of the economic crisis in 2014. First, it briefly conceptualizes Euroscepticism, discussing previous literature with particular focus on the origin and determinants of Euroscepticism in Scandinavia. Then, the chapter discusses the similarities and differences in Euroscepticism in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, focusing on popular referendums on EU questions, voter turnout in European Parliament (EP) elections, the evolution of hard and soft Euroscepticism and the representation of Euroscepticism through Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The Swedish and Danish paths to EU membership have been very different, while Norway remains in a category of its own, having twice rejected joining the union. Finally, the chapter briefly provides historical details about the Swedish and Danish paths to membership, and, in the case of Norway, to close partnership with the EU.
