In times of crisis, central governments have often increased their power. By contrast, the ‘where’ – meaning the territorial dimension of politics – often remains in the background. In a situation of general panic, national governments appear to lack the willingness, and the patience, to use supranational institutions as arenas for political coordination. Central governments might be more consistent and rapid in implementing their action plans, but what if they choose a wrong strategy in the first place? After all, national governments, too, make mistakes, particularly when the nature of the challenge is not very well understood.