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What issues are important for the European Union? How will it succeed in becoming stronger and more efficient? What kind of Europe does the world need - if it needs one at all?
These were the questions leading European politicians and experts answered in a series of exclusive DW-WORLD.DE essays designed to kick start a debate over the continent's future.
Making the Case for a Multi-Speed Europe
The European Union will only be able to move closer together if a smaller group of courageous states take the lead, writes political scientist Werner Weidenfeld in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (30.07.2008)
Europe Needs Better Ideas, Communication, Expert Says
Europe hasn't really made a mark in the public consciousness. Without new ideas and their effective communication nothing will change, says German journalism professor Gerd Kopper(29.07.2008)
Greens Politician: Turkish EU Entry is in Europe's Interest
Members of the European Union should be open about Turkey's EU accession bid as the country's entry into the union would benefit the rest of the continent, writes Greens lawmaker Cem Oezdemir. (27.07.2008)
Europeans Seek EU Response to Global Issues
The EU must become more democratic and establish a common foreign and defense policy to remain a viable model for the future, writes EU socialist leader Martin Schulz. It also needs to improve inner-EU relations. (26.07.2008)
EU Offers Haven in Sea of Globalization
The EU cannot let itself turn into hodgepodge of political directives and guidelines, writes parliamentarian Elmar Brok for DW-WORLD.DE. He said the bloc needs to focus on the internal market, the euro and expansion. (25.07.2008)
What's Wrong With a Two-Speed Europe, Asks Koch-Mehrin
A member of the European Parliament, German politician Silvana Koch-Mehrin would like to see a decentralized Europe that puts its citizens first. (24.07.2008)
German Foreign Minister: Europe Needs Lisbon Treaty
The Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty has sent shockwaves across the EU. But the treaty is still no lost cause, says German Foreign Minister Steinmeier. (22.07.2008)
Sociologist: Climate Change is a Chance to Work Together
Climate change offers Europe a chance to change the way the world solves problems by drawing in poorer countries, says sociologist Ulrich Beck.(23.07.2008)
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