Inspiration, Vision, Strategy
Superpower
Europe
The European Union is in a state of revolution. In response to new global realities from the climate crisis to the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine to the emerging cold war with China, the EU is transforming into a federal superpower in a new world order.​
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In this timely intervention, Marc De Vos gets to the heart of the challenges facing the European Union as it undergoes this silent revolution. Charting its changing mission and identity from a European community into a geostrategic coalition of Eurasian countries; from a union of values into a union of power; and from a market project into a state project, he exposes what’s at stake for both the EU itself and its partners across the world. But retaining this new superpower status, he cautions, is not a given. The European Union’s de facto metamorphosis must mature into a democratic political structure or it risks a crisis of legitimacy that could ultimately threaten the stability of the European Union itself.
About the book
‘In these confused times, Marc De Vos shines a bright light on the ills of our century.
He dissects how crucial it is for the European Union to turn its virtual weight into real power and
influence. Highly recommended for those who want to gain in-depth insight into the ongoing realignment of power and
impotence.’
Frans Van Daele
Ambassador
"This book is important and insightful. Read it! Europe is at a crossroads in a fast-changing world. The proposals here for a multi-layered, defence-oriented, democratic, stronger and larger EU are compelling – and the UK must be part of it."
Sir Nick Harveyformer UK Defence Minister and CEO of the European Movement (UK)
‘Marc De Vos concisely outlines the great challenges ahead and the
crossroads in history at which Europe finds itself.’
Alexander De Croo
Prime Minister of Belgium
"An incisive exploration of the EU's evolution, masterfully dissecting its strategies, challenges and potential in a complex global order. Essential for grasping Europe's dynamic role on the world stage."
Enrico Letta
President of the Jacques Delors Institute and former Prime Minister of Italy
'If Europe does not become geopolitical, geopolitics will engage with Europe. With this racy book, get to
really get to know the misunderstood new Europe.'
Herman Van Rompuy
Emeritus President of the European Council
Minister of State
'A lucid and compelling analysis of Europe's response to the new world order.
De Vos sees a new European Union emerging: geostrategic, power-political, state capitalist. Very
different from before, but equally necessary.'
Luuk van Middelaar, author of A European Pandemonium (2021) and founder of the Brussels
Institute for Geopolitics
