The new political geography of Europe

by Jan Zielonka

The euro crisis has revolutionised politics across Europe, obscured by a focus on what's happening in Berlin and Brussels. Established political parties are fighting for their lives, and countries have been cast out from the European core to the periphery. A new collection of essays, edited by Nicholas Walton and Jan Zielonka, examining how the crisis has affected the political dynamics in 14 member states throws a light on the roots of a new political geography in Europe. The chapters by prominent thinkers, journalists, and academics in the 14 countries identify the main points of...