F5 International Relations and International Political Economy

摘要

Auer, Stefan. Whose Liberty Is It Anyway? Europe at the Crossroads. With the assistance of Nicole Sci-cluna. Manifestos for the 21st Century. London and New York: Seagull Books; distributed by University of Chicago Press, 2012. Pp. 102. $9.50, paper. ISBN 978-0-85742-040-4. Explores the limits of the current European project in economic and political integration, focusing on its commitment to freedom and the need for greater solidarity among economic classes. Discusses 1989-one year, two tales-whether Europe can be united by a common history; the move from the Schuman Declaration to the Maastricht Treaty-Europe Day and the European anthem; 9 November 1989-liberty at last?; 13 December 1981-not enough solidarity with workers' solidarity; 9 November 1989-toward a "European Germany" or a "Franco-German Europe"?; whether Europe can be united by a common currency; whether German and European integration are two sides of the same coin; the euro in crisis-whether this is the end; unintended consequences; and future shock-dream or nightmare?. Auer is Jean Monnet Chair in EU Interdisciplinary Studies and Senior Lecturer in History and Politics at La Trobe University. No index.