... and Europe asserted itself in the face of a rapid acceleration of history.
In a world marked by profound geopolitical upheavals, the European Union is turning into a true global power. The challenges it faces are critical: what kind of security and defence instruments are needed to develop European sovereignty, as the Union stands between Russia, which is continuing its war on the continent, and the United States, which is withdrawing from its global responsibilities? How can competitiveness and growth be guaranteed in Europe and the necessary technological and digital innovations be achieved? What responses should be given to internal and institutional challenges?
The findings of the authors of the 19th publication of the Schuman Report on Europe are unequivocal: the European model must be defended on the international stage, which implies the emergence of a European Defence Union, promoting strategic autonomy with a European preference.
The European Union must simplify its regulations to strengthen its position as an economic power in a context of accelerated transitions and trade wars. Finally, to be able to act quickly and effectively, Member States must remain united and demonstrate political will, as the Union is facing numerous challenges: populist movements that are gradually closing in on power, its conflictual neighbourhood and the expectations of candidate countries knocking at its door.
The response is therefore clear and unanimous – at this historic moment, when challenges can be transformed into unique opportunities, the European Union is needed more than ever before. "The Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union 2025" brings together the most relevant contributions to major contemporary issues and gives a voice to those who shape and analyse Europe. With original maps and statistical data complete with commentary, this book is an essential tool to understand the challenges facing a Union in the midst of transformation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
"Managing Director of the Robert Schuman Foundation. A former auditor of the 56th national session of the Institute of Higher National Defence Studies (IHEDN), Pascale Joannin is the director of the "Schuman Report on Europe, the state of the Union", published by Hémisphères, and co-editor of the "Permanent Atlas of the European Union", published by Marie B (5th edition), 2021. She is the author of "L'Europe, une chance pour la femme, Note de la Fondation Robert Schuman, n° 22", 2004. She has published numerous studies on European issues. "
