How did the dramatic night in Cannes unfold that led to the resignation of George Papandreou? What was the role of the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, in the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi? Was there a plan for Greece to exit the Eurozone?

Two of the best correspondents in Brussels, Kerstin Gammelin from the S?ddeutsche Zeitung and Raimund Lev from the Austrian public television ORF, having gained access to highly confidential minutes of the summits, diplomatic protocols, and selected diplomatic notes, illuminate the backstage of power, where European leaders discuss, clash, and make decisions.

Is Europe capable of addressing its national and political fragmentation, achieving coexistence among its different nations, and realizing the concept of community?

Exceptional reporting, in-depth research, substantiated information without simplifications, clear analyses, and the revealing chronicle of the crisis that erupted around the Greek debt.

The book Who Pulls the Strings in Europe provides a complete picture of the events unfolding in the EU. It offers oversight of the subtle balances and the complex functioning of European institutions and outlines the major political personalities, capturing excellently a significant part of modern History.