Europe is at the most critical point since World War II. The list of problems seems endless: an economic crisis that has affected almost all of Europe's Mediterranean zone, paralyzing Greece and creating rifts between northern and southern Europe, terrorist attacks in cities like Paris, Cologne, Brussels, and Nice, increasing aggression from Russia in Ukraine and the Baltic countries, and refugees fleeing from neighboring war-torn areas. The European Union's inability to manage any of these crises has been a decisive factor in the United Kingdom's decision to leave, and other countries may soon follow. The result will not only be a continent in turmoil but also a severe threat to the security of the United States and Britain, as the Atlantic, let alone the Channel, is simply not large enough to keep Europe's problems contained within Europe. For everyone's sake, Europe must survive. The question is how.

In the book "Europe's Last Chance," Guy Verhofstadt, former Prime Minister of Belgium and current leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament, provides the necessary framework for understanding Europe today, revealing the absurdity of a system in which any member state can veto legislation, choose to participate or not in the euro, or close its borders at will. However, Verhofstadt does not limit himself to criticizing the European Union, but also offers a powerful visionary proposal for how the continent can change for the better. The key, Verhofstadt argues, is the reform of the European Union along the lines of the U.S. federal government: a United States of Europe, strong enough to stand alongside the United States in the effort for a better and safer world. A visionary book from one of Europe's enlightened leaders today, "Europe's Last Chance" is a call to save the European Union, one of the world's greatest opportunities for peace and prosperity.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 2010, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm