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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2014 European Book Prize. A "United States of Europe", Winston Churchill proposed in 1946, could "as if by a miracle transform" that "turbulent and mighty continent". "In this way only", he continued, "will hundreds of millions of toilers be able to regain the simple joys and hopes which make life worth living".
Trade ReviewWinner of the European Book Prize for Non-Fiction
"Rich in insights on conceptualising problems and identifying solutions."
—LSE Review of Books
"A significant intervention into the debate about Europe's future."
—Gerhard Schröder, former Chancellor of Germany
"An indispensable book at a time when clear thinking about the EU is vital. Deserves to be actively debated across Europe at such a critical juncture in the continent’s history."
—Javier Solana, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Secretary-General of NATO
"In the 1980s the famous Cecchini Report played a crucial role in fostering the single currency. I expect this book by Tony Giddens to play a similar role in the creation of the more integrated Europe essential to us all twenty five years later."
—Giuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy
"A great book bout the possibilities for European social democracy in the modern world."
—Progress Online
"From the perspective of a new entrant country like Romania, Giddens' views are as relevant as they are to the founding member states. A must-read for all who are concerned about Europe's future, whatever shade of opinion they may hold."
—Ana Birchall, MP and Member of the European Affairs Commission, Romanian Parliament
"A must-read from one of the leading thinkers of our time, for all who want the European Project to adapt and progress, and preferably do so with the United Kingdom as a committed member of a stronger but also more flexible Union."
—Kemal Dervis, Vice-President for Global Economics at the Brookings Institution and former Turkish Minister of Economic Affairs
"... Giddens succeeds in cutting through much of the turgid intramural debate on Europe to offer a clear diagnosis of the European Union's dilemma, and a powerful argument in its favour."
—Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
"The author raises a wide range of subjects: global warming, energy consumption, immigration, digital economy, diplomacy. His viewpoints are clear. This oeuvre offers a logical and thought-provoking perspective."
—Politique Etrangère
"This latest work by Anthony Giddens is a brilliant and subtle contribution to the future of Europe."
—Europe's World
"The book provides a comprehensive and relatively accessible overview of the diverse problems facing contemporary Europe."
—Political Studies Review
Table of ContentsFigures and Tables vi
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction 1
1 The EU as Community of Fate 18
2 Austerity and After 54
3 No More Social Model? 87
4 The Cosmopolitan Imperative 121
5 Climate Change and Energy 151
6 The Search for Relevance 182
Conclusion 209
Notes 221
Index 234
