The United States of Europe..
Author: Guy Verhofstadt (Ex: Belgian Prime Minister)
Paperback: 76 pages
Publication Date: 22 Aug 2006
Language: English
ISBN: 9781903403860
The United States of Europe by Guy Verhofstadt, Belgian Prime Minister 1999–2008
France and the Netherlands have said no to the European Constitutional Treaty. The reasons for this no were varied. In addition to domestic political motives, contradictory fears were in play. Some thought the Treaty brought with it ‘too much Europe’. Some thought it did not bring enough Europe. Others, particularly in the Netherlands, were protesting against the supposed cost of Europe. Yet others thought that the European Union’s enlargement has gone ahead much too quickly. What is the next step?
Europe is at a crossroads. But the choice is simple. Should we let Europe shrivel to a simple free trade zone, as some wish? Or do we take up again the European challenge and create a genuinely political Europe, a Europe that can play a role in the world; a Europe with the capacity to modernise its own economy and respond to the economic developments coming from China, India and Japan.
The Belgian Prime Minister, Guy Verhofstadt does not mince his words. He wishes to create a ‘United States of Europe,’ with all member states of the European Union participating if possible, with a group of ‘pioneers’ if necessary.
His book is required reading for anyone who cares about Europe.
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The Author: Guy Verhofstadt
May 1985 to March 1992 Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium
July 1999 to March 2008: Prime Minister of Belgium
July 2009 to (current) Group Leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Group
September 2016: European Parliament’s representative in the Brexit negotiations.
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