Воины против бунтарей: психологический анализ нового состава европейского парламента

This study presents an analysis of the psychological dimensions underlying the ideological positioning of political groups within the tenth European Parliament, utilizing E.V. Minchenko’s theory of political archetypes as its conceptual framework. The research was conducted through systematic content analysis of official party documents, public declarations, and media representations of the parliamentary factions. Three predominant archetypes emerged from this examination: the Warrior archetype, embodied by the European People’s Party, Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, Greens/EFA, and The Left; the Rebel archetype, represented by Patriots for Europe and Renew Europe; and the Seeker archetype, characteristic of European Conservatives and Reformists and Europe of Sovereign Nations. The Warrior-aligned factions demonstrate a pronounced orientation toward maintaining the status quo, with their platforms emphasizing security measures, the preservation of traditional EU values, and opposition to political forces advocating nationalist agendas. In contrast, Rebel factions promote a radical transformation of European politics, combining Eurosceptic positions with anti-establishment rhetoric that calls for fundamental changes to the existing European order. Seeker factions occupy an intermediate position, proposing moderate reforms that balance criticism of supranational institutions with pragmatic approaches to current challenges. This distribution of archetypes reflects deep- seated polarization within the European political landscape. Nearly half of the parliamentary groups (four out of eight) are committed to preserving the current system, while the remainder either explicitly reject it (Rebels) or seek negotiated alternatives (Seekers). Such division underscores the absence of societal consensus regarding the future trajectory of the European Union and highlights the growing tension between pro-European and national-conservative political forces. The research also revealed instances of archetype hybridization among certain factions. The Greens, for example, combine Warrior characteristics— particularly their vigorous defense of liberal values—with Everyman traits that emphasize their connection to ordinary citizens. Similarly, The Left merges Warrior elements with Caregiver attributes, focusing on issues of social justice. These hybrid configurations illustrate the strategic adaptation of political parties to evolving voter expectations and preferences. The study concludes that the current composition of the European Parliament operates within a context of systemic legitimacy crisis, with the identified archetypal conflicts serving as indicators of broader instability in the EU’s political agenda.

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