Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #eurozone
Most recents (1)
Given the political dynamics in #Italy, it is time to dust off my analysis from 2016 - 'Eurosceptics in Power' - on how Eurosceptic parties have influenced EU policy making both in the EP and when in nat. government
swp-berlin.org/en/publication…
Four points stand out in particular:
swp-berlin.org/en/publication…
Four points stand out in particular:
First, Italy is not the first instance of eurosceptic and/or populist parties entering national government.
Elite consensus on EU integration has been waning for a long time - reflecting the more sceptical attitude in many member states.
Elite consensus on EU integration has been waning for a long time - reflecting the more sceptical attitude in many member states.
Second, in decision-making at the EU level they acted (largely) constructive. Voting data from the Council revealed no strong increase in vetos or 'no' votes after Eurosceptic parties entered nat. governments.
Exceptions to this are migration and institutional questions
Exceptions to this are migration and institutional questions
