Emergency Politics

Abstract

This panel offers a comprehensive exploration of crisis governance within the European Union (EU), examining the multifaceted dimensions of evaluation practices, delegated rulemaking, coordinative Europeanization, and emergency politics in shaping EU decision-making processes during times of crisis. The first paper by Hamm and Radaelli, delves into the pivotal role of evaluation practices within EU governance frameworks. It highlights how evaluation serves as a mechanism for revealing political justifications and legitimacies, particularly in the context of crisis intervention. Through empirical analysis and document examination, the paper examines how evaluative rituals contribute to the post-crisis professional ethos within the EU Commission. Secondly, Gallinella explores a critical aspect of crisis governance, that is delegated rulemaking. The paper assesses the efficacy of delegated and implementing acts in crisis management scenarios, analyzing their utilization during various crises such as sovereign debt, refugee influx, pandemics, and geopolitical unrest. By evaluating the effectiveness of ordinary instruments in crisis governance, the paper contributes to the ongoing scholarly debate on the emergency powers of the EU. Ladi and Polverari, in the third paper of the panel, discuss coordinative Europeanization, a trend observed in EU decision-making amidst successive crises. By defining and outlining the key features of this phenomenon, the paper examines how recent crises have reshaped the relationship between the EU and its member states. Furthermore, it explores the challenges posed by coordinative Europeanization and its implications for EU governance structures. Finally, Hetzer addresses the intricate relationship between emergency politics and democratic deliberation within the EU context. By analyzing parliamentary speeches and legislative documents, the paper investigates whether crises enhance or hinder efficiency, unity, and discretion in policymaking. The findings provide insights into the dynamics of crisis governance and their impact on democratic processes within the EU. Through empirical analysis and conceptual frameworks, the panel contributes to a deeper understanding of crisis management strategies and their implications for EU governance.

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Evaluative Rituals after the Crisis: the strategic utilization of diagnostic discourse	View Paper Details
Rethinking Emergency Powers in the EU: The Use of Delegated Rulemaking in the Context of Crises	View Paper Details
Reconceptualising the EU-member states relationship in the age of permanent emergency	View Paper Details
Emergency Politics in the European Union: Analyzing Urgency, Unity, and Discretion in EU Policymaking	View Paper Details