Merkelism and the Fine Art of Flat Politics

Has Angela Merkel s political style harmed Germany and Europe? As Chancellor, she navigated complex circumstances, making decisions or avoiding them that were neither inevitable nor always democratic, sometimes bypassing Parliament. Her "muddling through" governance eroded democratic norms rather than promoting freedom.

This book uses the early stage of the euro crisis as a case study, dissecting Merkel s incremental crisis-management, her tactical strengths, and her reliance on ...