Lage der Europäischen Union 2007

In State of the European Union 2007, herausgegeben von Observatoire français des conjonctures économiques (OFCE), äußern Jean-Paul Fitoussi und andere Wissenschaftler ihre Erwartungen, dass 2007 ein Jahr der radikalen Reformen in der EU sein wird. 
 

The context seems favourable, considering the German EU presidency, the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and the upcoming French presidential elections, which are likely to reshape France’s stance towards Europe.

As an introduction, the researchers examine the concept of „public property“ within the EU, considered as more significant for the well-being of European citizens than strict compliance with budgetary rules.

Throughout the text, they illustrate the status of the EU’s recent recovery, pointing out that a number of structural reforms will be necessary to maintain a more durable upward trend.

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