The Future of Europe: Towards a Two-Speed EU?
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The European Union is in crisis. Public
unease with the project, Euro problems and dysfunctional institutions give rise
to the real danger that the European Union will become increasing irrelevant
just as its member states face more and more challenges of a globalised world.
Jean-Claude Piris, a leading figure in the conception and drafting of the EU's
legal structures, tackles the issues head on with a sense of urgency and with
candour. The book works through the options available in light of the economic
and political climate, assessing their effectiveness. By so doing, the author
reaches the (for some) radical conclusion that the solution is to permit
'two-speed' development: allowing an inner core to move towards closer economic
and political union, which will protect the Union as a whole. Compelling,
critical and current, this book is essential reading for all those interested in
the future of Europe.
