Buffeted by a successon of crises, Europe has not been so weak and so divided for a long time. In these troubled times for both Europe and the European idea, can the continent hold together? And, if so, under what terms - and for what purpose?
As the European Union moves towards enlargement, What Kind of Europe? pinpoints the crucial issues which will shape its future as a regional, economic, and political entity. Loukas Tsoukalis is one of the world's leading scholars on European integration; in this book he writes for any reader interested in the key democratic choices facing Europe's citizens.
The book explores the evolving political economy of the European Union and the dynamics of economic integration in Western Europe. It highlights the emergence of a regional economy and discusses the transformative effects on Europe's economic order. Key features of this integration process are identified, providing insights into the structural changes and implications for the future of the EU.