Original sins
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Original sins

Globalization, Populism and the Six Contradictions Facing the European Union

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eBook - ePub

Original sins

Globalization, Populism and the Six Contradictions Facing the European Union

About this book

The revolt of the voters that exploded in 2016 represents a reaction to the effects of financial globalization, with economic discontent driving heightened political and cultural divisions. As populist parties grow across Europe, the common thread – on both left and right – is criticism of the economic policies embraced and enforced by the institutions of the European Union. To suggest that the answer is "more Europe" means putting the cart before the horse, and failing to address the substantive contradictions dogging the EU. As European nations look to the future, the goal must be to defend the well-being of the population as a whole, in a world where public institutions have too often been manipulated to the benefit of private interests.

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Table of contents

  1. Author’s Preface
  2. Introduction
  3. Part I The Strength of Economic Populism
  4. Fertile Ground
  5. The Voters Speak: Brexit and Trump
  6. The Revolt in Europe
  7. The Origin of the Problem
  8. Part II Six Contradictions Facing the European Union
  9. What Good is Europe?
  10. Conclusion: The Future of Europe
  11. Epilogue: Return to Westphalia
  12. Appendix: Beyond Identity Politics