In person icon The Politics of Fiscal Governance and Economic Recovery: Europe in Times of Crisis

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic constituted an unprecedented challenge for the European Union (EU) and its member states. The crisis highlighted the need for coordinated fiscal responses and alignment between supranational and national approaches to economic recovery. This panel explores the evolving politics of fiscal governance in the EU and the complex dynamics shaping national recovery strategies in the aftermath of the pandemic. The panel seeks to address key questions: How has the Covid-19 crisis transformed the EU’s fiscal governance framework? What political and institutional factors influenced the implementation of recovery policies across member states? How do divergent national strategies align with, or challenge, the EU’s overarching priorities for economic recovery? Contributions to this panel will focus on a range of salient issues, including the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact, the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), and the political contestation surrounding the EU’s response to the pandemic crisis. Particular attention will be paid to the interplay between EU-level initiatives and domestic political contexts, such as the role of domestic elites in shaping recovery priorities. Through a comparative perspective, the panel will provide insights into the broader implications of EU crisis management for integration dynamics, legitimacy and capacity to respond to future crises. This panel aims to contribute to scholarly debates on European integration, fiscal federalism, and EU governance, while offering practical implications for policymakers in a context of high economic and political uncertainty.

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