The Pandemic Crisis and the European Union: COVID-19 and Crisis Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant implications for the European Union (EU), requiring a coordinated response across different sectors. This book assesses the EU's response to the crisis and its effectiveness in dealing with the multifaceted challenges posed by the pandemic. It argues that despite initial responses of a national nature, the pandemic has highlighted the need for cooperative solutions at the supranational level. The book will be of interest to scholars, students, and readers in crisis management, pandemic and health management, European Union politics, and governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound implications for the European Union (EU), presenting a complex and multifaceted crisis that extends beyond public health and safety to political, economic, legal, and institutional realms. This book assesses the EU's response to this crisis, highlighting its challenges and successes in dealing with a crisis that affects countries with diverse social, economic, and political characteristics. Despite the initial inclination towards cooperative solutions at the supranational level, the pandemic has largely been met with national and local responses.

The book argues that the pandemic represents a symmetric crisis that cuts across countries, despite their different social, economic, and political traits. Despite this, the EU's response has been characterized by initial national and local reactions, rather than a unified and coordinated approach.

In examining the EU's performance as a crisis manager during the pandemic crisis, the book explores several key aspects. It examines the EU's initial response to the crisis, including the establishment of the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (EHERA) and the adoption of various measures to combat the spread of the virus. It also examines the EU's economic response, including the implementation of stimulus packages and the provision of financial assistance to member states.

Furthermore, the book assesses the EU's legal and institutional response to the crisis, including the role of the European Court of Justice and the European Commission in shaping policy decisions. It also examines the impact of the crisis on the EU's internal dynamics, including the tensions between member states and the challenges of decision-making in a decentralized and complex organization.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic's implications for the EU and its response to the crisis. It will be of key interest to scholars, students, and readers of crisis, pandemic, and health management, European Union politics and governance. By examining the EU's response to this crisis, the book sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of the EU's crisis management capabilities and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the EU in the future.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367722135