Social crisis in the EU: features of anomie

The multiplicity of internal and external crises in the European Union raises questions about the possible vector of its development. The transformation of the EU’s role amid the restructuring of world politics and economy is inevitably reflected in the social sphere. In this context, the development of the EU, on the one hand, requires significant social resources and the potential for social mobilisation, on the other hand, represents a social change, which implies the transformation of the social structure and values of the society. In this context, the question becomes relevant whether the aggregate of crises leads to a social (in the sense of societal) crisis in the European Union, encompassing the entire European society, institutions and norms. The social crisis on the basis of anomie is considered. Political participation and social mobility are chosen as criteria to determine its presence as a factor of social development. It is concluded that there are differences in the perception of the situation as a crisis in different EU countries. The study identified countries in which features of anomie are most pronounced.