Survival of the European (Dis) Union : Responses to Populism, Nativism and Globalization

The European Union (EU) has reached crisis point. Populist and Nativist forces are militating against years of austerity economics, distant elites, and a rising tide of migration. Despite the EU's shortcomings, this book seeks to determine the future of the EU, outlining how the institution can learn lessons from the elements that have plunged much of Europe into social, economic and political turmoil. This book argues for reform not revolution. By interviewing politicians, economists, representatives of national bodies and EU citizens, this book provides unique insights never before disclosed and makes a major contribution to current debates on the future of the EU and the Eurozone. Front Matter ....Pages i-xx A Hierarchy of Threats (John Theodore)....Pages 1-22 The Survival of the Euro? (John Theodore)....Pages 23-46 Immigration: What Now? (John Theodore)....Pages 47-71 Populism (John Theodore)....Pages 73-88 The EU’s Illiberal Democracies (John Theodore)....Pages 89-101 The EU, China and Their Changing Relations (John Theodore)....Pages 103-124 Reinvigorating the EU Project (John Theodore)....Pages 125-147 Conclusion (John Theodore)....Pages 149-164 Back Matter ....Pages 165-175