Democratic Politics in a European Union Under Stress
Understanding the Euro crisis and its implications for democracy
Olaf Cramme editor Sara B Hobolt editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:20th Nov '14
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This insightful book examines the Euro crisis's profound effects on democratic politics in the EU, offering diverse scholarly perspectives on the challenges faced.
The book Democratic Politics in a European Union Under Stress presents a thorough political examination of the Euro crisis, focusing on its implications for democratic governance within the EU. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the text explores various perspectives—political, economic, legal, and sociological—on the critical issues arising from the crisis that began in Greece in 2010. This crisis not only threatened the Euro area's stability but also significantly influenced public attitudes and electoral preferences across Europe, reshaping institutional norms and longstanding political traditions.
Throughout Democratic Politics in a European Union Under Stress, the authors delve into the complexities faced by policymakers who are caught between the pressures of financial markets and the expectations of their constituents. They analyze the challenges of reconciling national interests with broader European goals, illustrating how a divided and politicized Union strives to maintain cohesion amid turmoil. The contributors paint a vivid picture of a European Union under considerable strain, marked by evolving governance structures and a changing power dynamic.
In light of these challenges, the authors assess the potential for a more legitimate and democratic Europe. They offer a diverse range of analyses and proposals aimed at understanding the tensions surrounding the EU in the wake of the crisis. The book emphasizes that for the European project to regain citizens' trust, these discussions must be central to public discourse, highlighting the urgent need for renewed commitment to democratic principles.
In this major new study, Pedersen portrays the League as an awkward and conflicted undertaking that nonetheless put in motion the decline of imperialism and the spread of national self- determination. * G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs *
Cramme and Hobolt have brought together a brilliant group of EU scholars to offer beyond-the-headlines diagnosis and recommendations on the state of the Unionâs democratic health. Contribution after contribution, the book dazzles the reader with its combination of conceptual innovations, scholarly depth and practical relevance. Thankfully, the collective wisdom distilled by the editors still gives us hope for democratic recovery in Europe. * Kalypso Nicolaidis, Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford *
We used to have policies without politics in the European Union, and this was seen as a serious handicap. The economic crisis has now made it all much more political, but can Europe cope? Trust is low, the economics flawed and the politics often toxic. And perhaps, the problem goes much deeper and also extends beyond the boundaries of the EU: a crisis of the global economic order? This collection of essays on democratic politics in an EU under stress offers a plurality of views of leading experts and extremely valuable insights: a must read. * Loukas Tsoukalis, Professor of European Integration, Univeristy of Athens *
This volume addresses the key question of the Unionâs current predicament: will the Euro crisis strengthen the weak political foundations of the EU or will it ultimately undermine them? Approaching the question from different perspectives, the authors analyse central concerns: the unreflective projection of legitimacy and democracy from the national to the EU level; citizensâ ambiguous attitudes towards the EU; and the response capacity of national and European institutions. As such, the individual contributions offer an excellent evaluation of the state of the post-crisis EU and insightful ideas about its future. * Stefano Bartolini, Professor of Comparative Politics, European University Institute *
ISBN: 9780198724483
Dimensions: 244mm x 166mm x 23mm
Weight: 587g
272 pages