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.
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978-3-031-87592-2 (9783031875922)
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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.
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.
