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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Although Greece was bankrupt in 2010, the European Union still forced it to take on more debt.
Chapter 3: Powerful financial institutions trapped Greece in an endless spiral of debt.
Chapter 4: In 2015, Greeks chose new leaders to steer the country toward real recovery.
Chapter 5: The troika’s demands on Greece served their own interests and only deepened the crisis.
Chapter 6: The Greek prime minister betrayed his people to align himself with EU leaders.
Chapter 7: The Greek prime minister put his own career before his people, weakening democracy itself.
Chapter 8: Greece’s bailout helped spark populist revolts and weakened the political establishment.
Description
Adults in the Room (2017) is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of what it’s like to deal with the European Union establishment, as experienced by the former Minister of Finance of Greece. This scathing exposé shows that, when it comes to global politics, the best interests of weaker nations aren’t always of the utmost importance to those in charge.
Who Should Listen
- European citizens
- Anyone interested in European politics
- Students of economics and world affairs