State of the Union, Schuman report 2017 on Europe

The Schuman Report 2017 on the State of the Union offers a complete overview of the European Union. 60 years after the signature of the Rome Treaties it is vital now more than ever before to understand what is at stake in Europe. Europeans are facing major challenges: terrorism, populism, national electoral terms, etc. On an economic level: investment, growth, employment, demography; the position of Europe in the new world power struggles, both from the trade and digital points of view. From an external standpoint: security, defence of Europe and its financing; uncertainty about transatlantic relations, turmoil in the Middle East, etc. These challenges are being made to the Europeans' ability to stand as one to resist the shocks that lie ahead. In a context like this how do we respond to European expectations, notably in terms of security, social and economic protection? This question forms the core of the 11th Schuman Report: a work of reference that is now awaited yearly for decision makers and the observers of the European Union it is a source of analysis and original proposal, underpinned by a quest for rigour and quality. It is a vital tool for those who seek the most reliable sources regarding European issues. The most eminent personalities as well as the best experts have chosen to contribute their opinion: Gilles de Kerchove, Anne-Marie Idrac, Michael Gahler, Elisabeth Morin-Chartier, Jean-Claude Piris, Daniela Schwarzer, etc. This book also offers: A summary of political Europe, an analysis of the electoral power struggles within the Member States and in the European Parliament, the political and economic representation of women in Europe and the impact of the national referendums on Europe; 36 original maps to explain the issues facing the Union; A series of unique commented statistics covering all of the major topical themes. The Schuman Report 2017 on the State of the Union offers a complete overview of the European Union.