Marcus Höreth: Die Europäische Union am Abgrund – und doch auf dem Sprung nach vorne? Konzepte für die politische Einheitsbildung Europas im Vergleich

Abstract

The European Union on the brink – and yet leaping forward? Comparing concepts for creating political unity in Europe
The essay looks at three of the most recent publications dealing with the European crisis. The discussed books by Simms/Zeeb, Guérot and Offe offer not only a diagnosis of the crisis, but also ideas and suggestions on how to overcome the current state. They share a threefold approach to their topic. They diagnose the current malaise, identify the culprits, and finally offer different visions for the future. The three books have weaknesses in different parts of this approach. Simms/Zeeb oversimplify the roots of the crisis, Guérot lacks insight into the role of “the elite” in the crisis and Offe’s vision for the future seems to contradict his own analysis. All three essays, however, are much needed and welcomed contributions to an important debate.

Besprochen werden u. a.: Guérot, U.: Warum Europa eine Republik werden muss! (213); Offe, C.: Europa in der Falle (213); Simms, B./Zeeb, B.: Europa am Abgrund (213)