EU politics in a turbulent era : from national problems to European solutions / Maurizio Cotta (emeritus professor of political science, Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences, University of Siena, Italy).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cotta, Maurizio, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

In a turbulent era series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union countries--Politics and government.

European Union countries.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This incisive book examines the role of the EU in times of crises. Maurizio Cotta illustrates its evolution as a tool for crisis resolution, demonstrating how initial contentious issues and a lack of infrastructure have been overcome via solidarity and resilience. Chapters investigate why and when a national level crisis ascends to European level and analyse the extent to which recent decades are becoming increasingly turbulent. To explore the processes involved in crafting European institutional and policy solutions, Cotta assesses three major events: the financial crash of 2008, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Evaluating the limits and capabilities of the EU, these case studies bring into question the value of its intervention in crisis events. The book advances understanding of not only how the EU provides aid in turbulent times, but also how such crises shape the way in which the EU functions. EU Politics in a Turbulent Era is a crucial resource for students and scholars of international relations, comparative politics, and European politics and public policy. It is also beneficial to political officials and policymakers interested in the operation of the EU during tumultuous eras"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. Turbulences develop regularly in the world but some of them turn into major crises

2. Are times always turbulent? Or are they becoming especially turbulent?

3. The EU as a very special polity: what are the capabilities of such a polity and its limits?

4. The beginning of the new millennium: from Europa felix to the Union in the maelstrom of repeated crises

5. The great financial and recession crisis: the EU response and the difficult search for new instruments

6. The Covid crisis: a 'fast burning' test of the Union's ability to tackle a dramatic crisis and develop European solidarity

7. From a peaceful continent to Europe with bordering wars and an unpredictable ally

8. Conclusions: lessons from turbulent times

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035312511 (e-book)

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