... opportunities and analyses the role of EU institutions in inducing change in the domestic political opportunity structure conducive to intercommunal reconciliation. The analysis reveals that European integration has produced significant long-term transformative effects by enhancing communication, societal...

...The purpose of this appendix is to define some of the key terms and concepts used in this study of the cycle of contention Italy from 1972 to 1977. These terms and concepts include social movements, framing processes, political opportunities, repertoire of contention and Sidney Tarrow's model...