The European Union’s experience with the “Hamiltonian moment” after the COVID-19 pandemic

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This study examines the European Union (EU)’s economic relief package announced for member states in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the ensuing debates over whether the EU is evolving into a federation. To establish the theoretical framework, the origins of the concept of the “Hamiltonian Moment,” as well as the arguments and discussions put forth by proponents of federalism within the EU are analyzed. Following an exploration of these two approaches, a general evaluation of the scope of the economic package is provided. This study argues that, due to the differences between the context in which the federalist structure in the United States (US) was established and the current environment within the EU, it is impossible to replicate the financial system created by A. Hamilton in the US within the EU. After elaborating on the conceptual background and related developments, the institutional and political perspectives of the EU on this matter, the steps it has taken, and the methods it has employed are presented. The post-COVID-19 global order has confronted every state with new political and economic challenges. Supranational structures have also been affected by the disruptive impact of COVID-19.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• European Union
• Federalism
• COVID-19
• Hamiltonian Moment

Avrupa Birliği’nin COVID-19 pandemisi sonrasında “Hamiltoncu yaklaşım” deneyimi

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Bu çalışma, COVID-19 sonrasında Avrupa Birliği (AB)’nin üye devletler için ortaya koyduğu ekonomik yardım paketi açıklaması ve akabinde ortaya çıkan AB, Federasyon’a mı evrilecek tartışmaları kapsamında ele alınmıştır. Bundan dolayı teorik arka planı anlayabilmek için öncelikle “Hamiltoncu yaklaşım” kavramının kökeni ile AB bünyesinde federalizmi savunanların argümanları ve tartışmaları incelenmiştir. Bu iki yaklaşımın ne olduğu ele alındıktan sonra ekonomik paketin kapsamı hakkında genel bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, ABD’deki Federalist yapının inşa edilmesi sırasındaki konjonktür ile şu an AB’nin içerisinde olduğu ortamın farklılığı sebebiyle, A. Hamilton’un ABD’de kurmuş olduğu mali sistemin aynısının AB’de kurulmasının imkânsız olduğu savunulmaktadır. Bütün bu kavramsal arka plan ve konuyla ilgili gelişmeler açıklandıktan sonra, AB’nin kurumsal ve siyasal perspektiften bu konuya nasıl yaklaştığı, attığı adımların ne olduğu ve hangi yöntemlerin tatbik edildiği ifade edilmiştir. COVID-19 sonrasındaki yeni dünya düzeni, siyasi ve ekonomik olarak her devleti yeni problemlerle karşı karşıya bırakmıştır. COVID-19’un sarsıcı etkilerinden uluslarüstü yapılar da etkilenmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Avrupa Birliği
• Federalizm
• COVID-19
• Hamiltoncu Yaklaşım

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