Politics of Last Resort: Governing by Emergency in the European Union

Are you intrigued by the inner workings of the European Union and its response to crises? Look no further than the captivating book, "Politics of Last Resort: Governing by Emergency in the European Union." This thought-provoking read dives deep into the extraordinary measures taken by the EU in times of crisis, from emergency lending to border management and beyond.

By exploring the rise and implications of the politics of emergency, this book sheds light on the underlying weakness of executive power in Europe today. With a keen focus on socio-economic power and diminishing representative ties, it uncovers how policymakers turn to emergency measures as a fallback authority. In the EU's structure, they find incentives and few impediments, a perfect breeding ground for unconventional governance.

While exceptionalism is often associated with sovereign power, in this case, power's diffusion and functional disaggregation fuel politics in the emergency mode. This transformative governance not only challenges the existing ideas of EU legitimacy rooted in constitutionalism and technocracy, but it also gives rise to counter-politics. Populists and other dissenting voices seize opportunities to claim necessity and even argue for disobedience in extremis, shaping transnational politics in their own mirror image.

With such insightful analysis, "Politics of Last Resort" also delves into the future prospects for democracy once the politics of emergency takes hold. It raises poignant questions about the reimagining of transnational politics and offers a fresh perspective on putting them on a different, more sustainable footing.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the EU's politics of emergency – order your copy of "Politics of Last Resort" today and be prepared to have your understanding of governance challenged.

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