Merkelism and the Fine Art of Flat Politics
Has Angela Merkel’s political style harmed Germany and Europe? As Chancellor, she navigated complex circumstances, making decisions – or avoiding them – that were neither inevitable nor always democratic, sometimes bypassing Parliament. Her "muddling through" governance eroded democratic norms rather than promoting freedom.This book uses the early stage of the euro crisis as a case study, dissecting 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 on leadership and incrementalism with a vivid insider’s perspective, offering a unique window into this pivotal moment in European integration.
| Autor: | Heipertz, Martin |
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| ISBN: | 9783031875915 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 170 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Springer International Publishing |
| Veröffentlicht: | 26.08.2025 |
| Untertitel: | Muddling through the Euro Crisis |
| Schlagworte: | Angela Merkel Euro Crisis European Union Politics German Politics Greece and Ireland baylouts |
Martin Heipertz studied PPE in Oxford and wrote his dissertation at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne. He has published numerous academic pieces on the Euro. He served as economist at the ECB, in Kosovo and at the EIB before joining the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin in 2010, where he was Deputy Head of Office to Wolfgang Schäuble, Personal Advisor to the Finance State Secretary, and Head of the European Policy Division. He witnessed the political decision-making process during the euro crisis firsthand. He also advised Jean-Claude Juncker during the European election campaign and worked extensively on Brexit affairs.