State of the Union 2010

Is Europe ready for a new start? With reformed institutions at its disposal, Europe now enjoys every advantage in the world post economic crisis. Can Europe make its voice heard amongst its nearest neighbours such as in Ukraine or in the Balkans? Can Europe influence world affairs in the face of Asia,Middle East and United States? The Schuman Report 2010 on Europe is both a reference and a tool on European affairs: A reference book: bringing together articles by the best experts, it helps the readers to build their own point of view on key issues: political Europe : institutions, political parties, debates and trouble spots the state of the economies in the current crisis: regulation of capitalism, governance of the euro, the green economy Europe in the world and challenges to international security. A reference tool:with around 30 original maps,it brings together a full set of key information: A summary of political life in Europe: outlook for 2010, an elections calendar, womens political and economic representation in Europe, legislative production in the Union in 2009 Key figures on Europe, with comments and analysis Expertise: articles and analysis by the best experts on European affairs Accuracy: a unique set of maps,data and comments designed for a better understanding of Europe today and tomorrow Coverage: large scale of topics and analysis, on every point vital for the future of Europe A book not to miss if you want to understand Europe today. Under the direction of Thierry Chopin and Michel Foucher, the following people have contributed to this book: Joachim Bitterlich,Thierry Chopin, Stefan Collignon, Corinne Deloy,Michel Foucher, JeanFranois-Poncet, Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Nicole Gnesotto, Camille Grand, Tomi Huhtanen, Jean-Franois Jamet, Pascale Joannin, Chantal Jouanno, Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Alain Lamassoure, Eneko Landaburu, Maxime Lefebvre, Pierre Lellouche, Christian Lequesne, Franck Lirzin, Georges Mink, Pierre-Antoine Molina, Etienne de Poncins,Tom Schmitz, Daniela Schwarzer, Philippe de Suremain, Ivan Vejvoda,Vaira Vike-Freiberga.