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‘Zielonka offers a new and refreshing vision of Europe’s future – one that chimes perfectly with the EU’s motto “United in Diversity.”’ Giuliano Amato, Former Prime Minister of Italy ‘The EU may be not doomed but it is in deep crisis. In this provocative book Jan Zielonka offers an original and controversial proposal for a radically different model of European integration. Challenging conventional views, he considers the prospects of a “neo-medieval” Europe composed of networks of cities, regions and NGOs where a “polyphony” among actors will replace the cur- rent cacophony of the centres.’ Josep Borrell Fontelles, former President of the European Parliament and former President of the European University Institute ‘Jan Zielonka has written a punchy, incisive and dev- astating account of the EU and its malaise after the financial crisis. He combines his plea to move away from “sanctimonious Protestant preaching” with a convinc- ing sketch of how a more chaotic pattern of networks between cities, provinces but also a wide range of social and corporate institutions might produce a more dura- ble, effective and legitimate governance. The treatment is eloquent but also wise.’ Harold James, Claude and Lore Kelly Professor in European Studies, Princeton University ‘A fascinating and thought-provoking book that will change our view of the EU as neither a true state nor an ever-changing cacophony of nations.’ Josef Joffe, Editor of Die Zeit in Hamburg and Visiting Professor of Political Science, Stanford University ‘Jan Zielonka’s brilliant analysis of European disintegra- tion is packed with big ideas that are elegantly expressed. It acts as an original and iconoclastic challenge to both the Euro-sceptic and the Euro-federalist discourses on the crisis. This is a must-read book for anyone who cares about the future of Europe.’ Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations ‘Whether or not you agree with Jan Zielonka’s argu- ments, you will find this book a stimulating read. I’m sure it will provoke much discussion about the future development of the European Union.’ Lord Patten of Barnes CH, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former European Commissioner for External Affairs ‘A brilliant and profoundly original analysis of the European crisis. A work of optimism, as well!’ William Pfaff, author and syndicated columnist Is the EU Doomed? Global Futures Series Mohammed Ayoob, Will the Middle East Implode? Christopher Coker, Can War be Eliminated? Jonathan Fenby, Will China Dominate the 21st Century? Jan Zielonka IS THE EU DOOMED? polity Copyright © Jan Zielonka 2014 The right of Jan Zielonka to be identified as Author of this Work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published in 2014 by Polity Press Polity Press 65 Bridge Street Cambridge CB2 1UR, UK Polity Press 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148, USA All rights reserved. Except for the quotation of short passages for the purpose of criticism and review, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-8396-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-8397-3 (pb) A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Typeset in 11 on 15 pt Sabon by Servis Filmsetting Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire Printed and bound in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc The publisher has used its best endeavours to ensure that the URLs for external websites referred to in this book are correct and active at the time of going to press. However, the publisher has no responsibility for the websites and can make no guarantee that a site will remain live or that the content is or will remain appropriate. Every effort has been made to trace all copyright holders, but if any have been inadvertently overlooked the publisher will be pleased to include any necessary credits in any subsequent reprint or edition. For further information on Polity, visit our website: www.politybooks.com Contents Prologue ix Acknowledgements xv 1 Crisis 1 2 Disintegration 21 3 Reintegration 49 4 Vision 73 5 Practising Polyphony 101 Further Reading 115 Notes 119 vii
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