Europe’s value: Four Propositions Concerning Europe’s Future

The Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Guido Westerwelle, opens issue 2/2012 of integration with a clear commitment to Europe. He believes that turning away from the project of integration would be a folly, especially for Germany. Considering the growing doubts about this European idea, Westerwelle points out the necessity to make the case for Europe anew. Therefore, he presents three propositions on Europe’s value: Europe as a player in world affairs, as a community of values and as an economic power.
The article of Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is available on the integration website.