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Authoritarian Liberalism and the Transformation of Modern Europe


4 October 2021

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Michael Wilkinson's recently discussed his latest book,  (Oxford University Press, 2021) on the 'Review of Democracy' podcast. Dr Wilkinson's book recounts the transformation of Europe from the post-war era until the Euro-crisis, using the tools of constitutional analysis and critical theory. The central claim is twofold: Europe has been gradually reconstituted in a manner that combines political authoritarianism with economic liberalism and that this order is now in a critical condition.

Update, January 2021: The Review of Democracy has also selected Dr Wilkinson's book as one of the key books of 2021 on the Future of Europe and the Rule of Law -