Grexit

3 April 2018

Germany’s leadership role in the Eurozone revisited: past and present

By Siegfried Schieder and Claudia Guarneri

Notions such as ‘leadership’ or ‘hegemony’ suggest that without a strong Germany to enforce the Eurozone’s fiscal restrictions, the implementation of difficult albeit necessary structural reforms would not be successful at preserving the Euro. However, is it justified to view Germany as a leading power during the Eurozone crisis? Moreover, what does the new German government mean for the Eurozone’s ambitious plans for deeper economic integration?

27 November 2017

Why Grexit cannot save Greece (but staying in the Euro area might)

By Manos Matsaganis

The adjustment programmes demanded simultaneous progress on many fronts. But although economic recovery is urgently needed, the country has a limited capacity for reform.

20 May 2016

Is debt restructuring the right solution for Greece?

By Nicola Borri

Contrary to what the IMF says, the solution to Greece’s woes is not more debt restructuring, but further structural reforms to make the country grow again.

14 April 2016

Greece’s Annus Horribilis 2015

By Manos Matsaganis

Syriza and its nationalist partners came to power promising voters a fast and painless return to the good old times. Predictably, they failed to deliver. But not before taking the country to the brink of disaster.

17 December 2015

Fraternity: a realistic starting point for solidarity

By Carlo Burelli

That solidarity still seems in scarce supply within the EU should not be cause for despair, as another important ideal resource might help Europe support its own transition to a political community: the concept of fraternity.

9 December 2015

The Eurozone crisis and the future of Europe as viewed from Greece

By Manos Matsaganis

So many misconceptions about the Greek situation still exist, that to keep talking and writing about it is our best bet for coming to terms with the crisis and its aftermath.

«Any government in which eurosceptics have a substantial influence could have unpredictable consequences on the future of European integration, and hold back the process of reforming the EU»

Grexit

Grexit

Germany’s leadership role in the Eurozone revisited: past and present

Why Grexit cannot save Greece (but staying in the Euro area might)

Is debt restructuring the right solution for Greece?

Greece’s Annus Horribilis 2015

Fraternity: a realistic starting point for solidarity

The Eurozone crisis and the future of Europe as viewed from Greece

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