Merkelism and the Fine Art of Flat Politics

An Insider's Account of the Early Euro Crisis
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-87591-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 207 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 426 g

Reihe: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics

This book uses the early stage of the euro crisis as a case study, dissecting Angela Merkel’s incremental crisis-management, her tactical strengths, and her reliance on media-driven decision-making. It sheds light on how Maastricht Treaty principles were overridden by bailouts and ECB interventions. Drawing from a decade of firsthand experience, the narrative blends scholarly insights into leadership and incrementalism with a vivid insider’s perspective, offering a unique window into this pivotal moment in European integration.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Heipertz, Martin

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Verwaltungswissenschaft, Öffentliche Verwaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Engaging the literature.- Chapter 3. Greece – the weakest link.- Chapter 4. A tough call.- Chapter 5. Weathering the storm.- Chapter 6. Testing the limits.- Chapter 7. Ireland – top class falling.- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Ruling Europe by muddling through.

Über Autor(innen)

Martin Heipertz is a political economist trained in Oxford, Bruges, Paris and Cologne. He published and worked extensively on European monetary and fiscal policy as well as foreign and security affairs.