
The Politics of Legitimation in the European Union
This book examines and investigates the legitimacy of the European Union by acknowledging the importance of variation across actors, institutions, audiences, and context.
Read moreThis book examines and investigates the legitimacy of the European Union by acknowledging the importance of variation across actors, institutions, audiences, and context.
Read moreThe eight-year adjustment program followed by Greece in the aftermath of the 2010 crisis was concluded in the summer of 2018. While the Greek economy appeared to be on a path to an admittedly weak recovery after 2017, in 2020 it was hit by another major negative shock, that of COVID-19 which has caused another deep recession.
How can Europe support the recovery while addressing its climate, digitalization, and trade ambitions? And what does that entail at a time when European policymakers and industry leaders are calling for a more strategic and sovereign Europe?
The pandemic has stress-tested healthcare systems across the EU. From hospital beds capacity and access to medical equipment to securing reliable supply chains of lifesaving treatments, the pandemic has put under the spotlight longstanding weaknesses in our health care policies and systems, some stemming from years of budget restrictions.
In discussion with Andrew Murray, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, will be outlining the evolution of the civil justice system, including the potential of technology to alter fundamentally the administration of justice, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The past year has been all about short-term crisis-mitigation measures. In 2021, the economy is likely to grow as the pandemic recedes and some normality returns, but what about 2022 and beyond?
Should the Recovery and Resilience Facility involve EU-wide projects or should it mostly be dedicated to national projects? Can we ensure that investments in green and digital technology actually help those social groups that have been most affected by the corona crisis? How do we best ensure the transparency and accountability of the use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility?