<p><b>Winner of the European Book Prize for Non-Fiction</b></p> <p>"Rich in insights on conceptualising problems and identifying solutions."<br />—<i><b>LSE Review of Books</b></i></p> <p>"A significant intervention into the debate about Europe's future."<br />—<b>Gerhard Schröder, former Chancellor of Germany</b></p> <p>"An indispensable book at a time when clear thinking about the EU is vital. Deserves to be actively debated across Europe at such a critical juncture in the continent’s history."<br />—<b>Javier Solana, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Secretary-General of NATO</b></p> <p>"In the 1980s the famous Cecchini Report played a crucial role in fostering the single currency. I expect this book by Tony Giddens to play a similar role in the creation of the more integrated Europe essential to us all twenty five years later."<br />—<b>Giuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy</b></p> <p>"A great book bout the possibilities for European social democracy in the modern world."<br />—<i><b>Progress Online</b></i></p> <p>"From the perspective of a new entrant country like Romania, Giddens' views are as relevant as they are to the founding member states. A must-read for all who are concerned about Europe's future, whatever shade of opinion they may hold."<br />—<b>Ana Birchall, MP and Member of the European Affairs Commission, Romanian Parliament</b></p> <p>"A must-read from one of the leading thinkers of our time, for all who want the European Project to adapt and progress, and preferably do so with the United Kingdom as a committed member of a stronger but also more flexible Union."<br />—<b>Kemal Dervis, Vice-President for Global Economics at the Brookings Institution and former Turkish Minister of Economic Affairs</b></p> <p>"... Giddens succeeds in cutting through much of the turgid intramural debate on Europe to offer a clear diagnosis of the European Union's dilemma, and a powerful argument in its favour."<br />—<i><b>Survival: Global Politics and Strategy</b></i></p> <p>"The author raises a wide range of subjects: global warming, energy consumption, immigration, digital economy, diplomacy. His viewpoints are clear. This oeuvre offers a logical and thought-provoking perspective."<br />—<i><b>Politique Etrangère</b></i></p> <p>"This latest work by Anthony Giddens is a brilliant and subtle contribution to the future of Europe."<br />—<i><b>Europe's World</b></i></p> <p>"The book provides a comprehensive and relatively accessible overview of the diverse problems facing contemporary Europe."<br />—<i><b>Political Studies Review</b></i></p>