1. Mapping the European Values and European Symbols in the Lisbon Treaty: A Comparative Member States Analysis Applied in the context of the European Integration ( )
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PARMENA olimid, ph.d.
Faculty of social sciences
Political sciences specialization

2. Aims and objectives
The present paper discusses the European values and the European Symbols in the Lisbon Treaty exploring the general and particular provisions of the document and their application in the Member States:
recognition of the social and cultural values of freedom,
human rights,
democracy,
rule of law,
security
social justice
good neighborhood
good governance.
The study also explores, through an applied comparative analysis, the European values and their representation in the Member States in the period mapping: the social, territorial and economic cohesion by safeguarding the citizens’ solidarity, monetary union and social communion of the European Union. Under this direction, the study concludes that the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity ensure and map the achievement of the objectives and aims of the Lisbon Treaty at European, national, regional and local levels.

3. Methods and methodology
  Content analysis
Robert Philip Weber Basic Content Analysis, 1990
1.     define de recording unit word, word sense, sentences, theme, paragraph, whole text
2.     define the categories –social, economic
3.     test coding on sample of text
4.     assess accuracy or reliability
5.     revise the coding rules
6.     return to Step 3
7.     code all the text
8.     assess achieved reliability or accuracy

4. Methods and methodology
An experimental design

5. Methods and methodology An experimental design-literature for comparative review
 European representative sample
A.    The Essentiality of “Culture” in the Study of Religion and Politics
Laura R. Olson, 2011
Theme contemporary American politics.
the concept of culture—and more specifically, subculture—might help create more connections across theoretical research traditions (cited work)
 how the concept of religion-based subculture is inherent in psychological, social psychological, social movement, and contextual approaches to religion and politics scholarship (cited work) 
B. Culturalist Approach to the Concept of the Mediatization of Politics: The Age of “Media Hegemony”
Elena Block, 2013
Theme mediatization of politics from a culturalist perspective
 individuals and groups develop cultural patterns of media connectivity (cited work)

6. Methods and methodology An experimental design-literature for comparative review
C. Debating Political Identity and Legitimacy in the European Union – Edited by Sonia Lucarelli, Furio Cerutti and Vivien A. Schmidt
Cristian Nitoiu, 2012
D. Losing, but Accepting: Legitimacy, Positivity Theory, and the Symbols of Judicial Authority
James L. Gibson*, Milton Lodge and Benjamin Woodson 2014
Theme the role of the symbols of judicial authority and legitimacy—the robe, the gavel, the cathedral-like court building
 Using an experimental design and a nationally representative sample, we show that exposure to judicial symbols

7. An experimental design-literature for comparative review
symbols
(1) strengthens the link between institutional support and acquiescence among those with relatively low prior awareness of the Supreme Court,
(2) has differing effects depending upon levels of preexisting institutional support, and
(3) severs the link between disappointment with a disagreeable Court decision and willingness to challenge the ruling (cited work)
James L. Gibson*, Milton Lodge and Benjamin Woodson 2014

8. 1. Define de recording unit word, word sense, sentences, theme, paragraph, whole text Legal Framework
Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community (2007/ 2008)

9. 2. Define the categories –social, economic. Central concepts
Values
(14 items found)
Article 1 a
the values of respect for human dignity
Freedom
Democracy
Equality
The rule of law

10. 3. Test coding on sample of text
Lisbon Treaty, article 1

11. 3. Test coding on sample of text
Lisbon Treaty, article 1

12. 3. Test coding on sample of text
Lisbon Treaty, article 3

13. Matrix Analysis of the EU Values in the Lisbon Treaty
Values_Analysis 1_Article 1a
Values Analysis 2_Article 2
Values _Analysis 3_Article 3 a, b, c,
Article 6

14. 5. Revise the coding rules Values_analysis 1_Article 1a
Pluralism
Non-discrimination
Tolerance
Justice
Solidarity
Equality between women and men prevail.

15. Values_Analysis 2_Article 2_a
The Union's aim is to promote
peace
its values
the well-being of its peoples.

16. Values_Analysis 2_Article 2_b
The Union shall offer its citizens
an area of freedom
security
justice without internal frontiers
the free movement of persons
respect to external border controls
asylum

17. Values_Analysis 1+2_Articles 1+2
Economic
Social
Territorial cohesion, and solidarity among Member States.

18. Values Analysis _ article 6
Fundamental rights
Guarantees by the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
They result from the constitutional traditions common to the Member States, shall constitute general principles of the Union's law."

19. Values_Analysis_Article 3 a
Concept Analysis_3a1
Concept Analysis _3a2
Concept Analysis_3a3
Concept Analysis_3a4
Concept Analysis
_3a5
National identities
fundamental structures, political and constitutional,
regional and local self-government
law and order and safeguarding national security
the sole responsibility of each Member State
ARTICLE 3a para. 2
principle of sincere cooperation+
Mutual respect
achievement of the Union's tasks
the attainment of the Union's objectives
establishing the European Community

20. Values_Analysis_Article 3 b
Concept Analysis_3b1
Concept Analysis _3b2
Concept Analysis_3b3
Concept Analysis_3b4
Concept Analysis
_3b5
Union competences
Use of Union competences
Objectives established within the EU framework at central level or at regional and local level
The institutions of the Union
National Parliaments
Objectives of the treaties
ARTICLE 3b
principle of conferral
principle of subsidiarity
Principle of proportionality
establishing the European Community

21. Conclusions Content analysis – particular insights
European Union – Member State relationship: fundamental structures: political, constitutional and legal levels
Regional and local self-government
Principles of cooperation
Principles of mutual respect
Achievement of the Union tasks