EU Forward: Shaping European Politics & Policy in the second half of the 2020s (free e-book)
https://www.socialeurope.eu/book/eu-forward-shaping-european-politics-policy-in-the-second-half-of-the-2020s
As the European Union enters a defining period, EU Forward provides a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the seismic political, economic, and social challenges of the second half of the 2020s.
Edited by Social Europe and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, this thought-provoking volume brings together leading scholars and policy experts to explore Europe’s evolving geopolitical role, domestic political shifts, economic transformation, and the future of the welfare state. From the impact of a second Trump presidency to the EU’s industrial strategy, fiscal policies, and social resilience, each chapter offers sharp analysis and actionable policy recommendations for shaping a stronger, more autonomous, and resilient Europe.
Featuring contributions by Brigid Laffan, Catherine De Vries, Mark Blyth, Karl Aiginger, Luc Soete, Jo Ritzen, Job Zomerplag, Paul De Grauwe, Dominic Afsharian, Anton Hermerijck, Azizjon Bagadirov, Robin Wilson, Almut Möller and Henning Meyer, this book is a must-read for policymakers, scholars, and anyone invested in the future of Europe.
📖 Key Topics Include:
✅ Geopolitical shifts and the EU’s place in a multipolar world
✅ The rise of radical right parties and its impact on European integration
✅ Strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations in a Trump 2.0 era
✅ Industrial policy, innovation, and the green transition
✅ Fiscal reform, economic resilience, and the future of “Social Europe”