Ulrike Guérot Book order

The world is facing many great challenges: from pandemics to climate change, and from increasing inequality to the issues surrounding digitalization. In a new and rapidly changing global landscape, Europe must look for solutions to these difficulties to follow up on its impressive decades-long process of integration. Europe has the capacity to chart a progressive course in the world. Our European Future offers solutions to rethink our socioeconomic model in the glare of the environmental and digital transformations; to redefine Europe's role in the world to contribute to renewed multilateralism; to strengthen investment in public goods; and finally, to re-invent our democratic contract. The book brings together the insights of renowned experts from across Europe, and it should prove a handy guide for any progressive thinker, policymaker or activist, and for any citizen who would like to take part in the necessary democratic debate about our future. This book, edited by Maria João Rodrigues with the collaboration of François Balate, is a first contribution from the Foundation for European Progressives Studies to the Conference on the Future of Europe and beyond.

Exploring the current state of Poland, this anthology addresses critical questions about societal divisions, anti-pluralist movements, and gender issues affecting everyday life. Compiled from a conference held in Vienna in April 2018, the diverse contributions provide insights into ongoing debates and challenges within Polish society. While it does not offer definitive solutions, the book encourages readers to reflect on Poland's complexities and the broader implications for Europe, fostering a deeper understanding of its evolving political landscape.

Ulrike Guérot outlines the idea of a radically different Europe: Europe as a Republic. The concept is based on two pillars: Firstly, the principle of political equality for all European citizens and the separation of powers, instead of a non-transparent and technocratic „trilogy“ of the existing European institutions. Secondly, strong European regions actively participating in European decision- making. One market, one currency, one democracy: Ulrike Guérot presents a passionate plea for the completion of the European project by creating a single European democracy in which the citizens are the sovereign and solidarity across Europe is institutionalized.

Focusing on the euro-crisis from 2010 to 2012, this collection of blog posts captures the political turmoil and challenges faced in Europe, particularly regarding Germany's role in crisis management. It highlights the tension between the demand for swift, large-scale solutions like Eurobonds and Germany's eventual approach, which emphasized fiscal discipline and structural reforms. The writings reflect the frustrations over Germany's delayed response and the broader implications for the Euro-system during a critical period in European history.