Schmidt Presents on European Democracy in Seminar
On February 24, 2024, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor Emerita of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, delivered a presentation entitled, “How European Democracy Works in Practice and Who Decides What – Both Formally and Informally,” as a part of her participation in the recent Power to the People webinar series….
Schmidt’s Vision for Revitalizing EU Economic Governance
Professor Schmidt presented a visionary op-ed on EU economic governance. Advocating a shift to strategic investment, she emphasized a permanent debt facility, decentralized European Semester, and EU-level solidarity to address challenges. Her thought-provoking insights were detailed in the revised policy brief, published in the Social Europe journal.
Schmidt TRIGGER Discussion Explores Issues Facing the EU
In her featured remarks, Professor Schmidt discussed the complications related to the EU’s ‘actorness’ in the global arena, the question of EU legitimacy, and the major challenges facing the EU today.
Schmidt Publishes Article on European Emergency Politics
“Emergency politics raises theoretical questions about the legitimacy of executive authorities’ governing activities in times of crisis, and in particular whether ensuring effective outcomes can make up for the temporary suspension of political responsiveness and accountable procedures.”
Schmidt Publishes Article on European Economic Governance
EU economic policies need to be reinforced by new instruments to promote EU-wide sustainable development, while the governance needs to be decentralized and democratized.
Schmidt Comments on Challenges Facing EU
In the context of the Conference on The Future of Europe, Schmidt noted that an issue facing the EU is Eurozone Crisis governance and mentioned how the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the economic of austerity in the region.
Schmidt Publishes Journal Article on EU Governance
Prof. Vivien Schmidt published an article in the Journal of Common Market Studies on EU governance.