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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 18-38 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | German Politics and Society |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2023 |
Abstract
Leaving office after 16 years as German chancellor, Angela Merkel has multifold and complex legacies. While Merkel’s leadership style has frequently been described as cautious in domestic politics, her role in international relations is often characterized as that of an active defender of liberal international norms and values. Yet she was also responsible for some of the most controversial decisions regarding Europe, often raising questions about Germany’s commitments and goals. This article explores her foreign policy and her role in the European Union through a gender-sensitive lens. It examines the scope and significance of her leadership based on three case studies to allow for a differentiated analysis: the Eurozone crisis, the migrant crisis, and the COVID-19 crisis.
Keywords
- Angela Merkel, COVID-19, EU policy, Eurozone crisis, German foreign policy, migrant crisis, women in leadership
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Cultural Studies
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- History
- Social Sciences(all)
- Sociology and Political Science
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: German Politics and Society, Vol. 41, No. 4, 01.12.2023, p. 18-38.
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