Federalism or fragmentation: Spelling out Europe’s F-word
Date
22 April 2013
Location
Residence Palace, Brussels
The European Union faces a tough choice between federalism and fragmentation. The momentum for further integration is building up amid talk of ever more
“Unions” – banking, fiscal, political etc. But there is also a disconnect between political ambitions and popular sentiments, with many making common cause with anti-European populist politicians. As member states pursue national interests at the expense of solidarity and a common agenda, the EU risks further disintegration.
Ten leading Brussels-based think tanks meeting for the fourth Brussels Think Tank Dialogue on April 22 will take a close look at Federalism or Fragmentation: Spelling out Europe’s F-word. They will be joined in the debate by President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, amongst others.
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