Europe and the End of the Age of Innocence
“Europe is no longer fit for purpose. With his trademark style, Bongiovanni takes an unflinching look at what led the continent to this moment. Do not read this book if you’re optimistic about Europe’s future – but read this book if you care about that fu
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FRANCESCO M. BONGIOVANNI
Europe and the End of the Age of Innocence
Francesco M. Bongiovanni
Europe and the End of the Age of Innocence
Francesco M. Bongiovanni
ISBN 978-3-319-74369-1 ISBN 978-3-319-74370-7 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74370-7
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Endorsements For Europe And The End Of The Age Of Innocence ‘The European Union’s mood has improved as its economies pick up, the euro crisis fades, migration and terrorism fears pass and even Brexit no longer provokes concern. In his new book, Francesco Bongiovanni warns against complacency. The gap between Europe’s elites and its citizens is glaring; north-south and east-west tensions persist; the euro and migration crises could easily return. All this makes plans to build a united states of Europe wholly unrealistic. His gloomy message should be heeded, especially in Brussels, Berlin and Paris.’ —John Peet, Political Editor, The Economist ‘Severe but necessary. An extreme lucidity that should bring Europe, through its ever-closer union, to political initiatives able to safeguard its traditional values and new common interests in the midst of an inescapable universal revolution.’ —Georges Berthoin, Former chief of staff of Jean Monnet—a founding father of Europe—former High Representative of the European Economic Community with the United Kingdom ‘Europe—as presently constructed—is no longer fit for purpose. With his trademark
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