Beyond the Traditional Interpretations
Cabinet Formation and Technocracy in Contemporary Greece
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10380989 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Manina Kakepaki (0000-0001-9785-4560, National Centre for Social Research, corresponding author), Gerasimos Karoulas (0000-0001-9297-1805, Crete University Press), Γεράσιμος Κάρουλας |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0032-3217 • E-ISSN: 1467-9248 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00323217251414499 |
| OpenAlex | W7126428568 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
This article employs a novel dataset encompassing all Ministers in Greece from 2000 to 2023, providing new insights into their characteristics before, during and after the economic crisis, with special attention to the comparability of these findings across European contexts. Utilising an innovative and flexible typology that moves beyond traditional dichotomous classifications, we distinguish between technocratic and non-technocratic ministers, considering dimensions such as expertise, partisanship and loyalty to the Prime Minister. Our analysis confirms the growing significance of technocrats – particularly the ‘academic technocrat’ – since the onset of the crisis, a trend that aligns with observations also evident in other European countries. Technocrats in Greece, as elsewhere, are frequently entrusted with portfolios focused on crisis management, further supporting patterns identified in comparative research. The influence of strong Prime Ministers and the rise of coalition governments during crisis explain these developments, mirroring factors found in broader European studies
Cabinet (room · Comparability · Mirroring · Prime (order theory · Technocracy · Typology · Contemporary and Historical Greek Studies · European Union Policy and Governance · Populism, Right-Wing Movements
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