Terrorist attacks, tangled economics, tsunamis of refugees - the European Union faces a perfect storm, with added turbulence from nationalism. Here, Guy Verhofstadt-leader of the European Parliament's liberal faction-argues that the political solution is a US-style federation of member states. He offers an insider's view, not least of prevailing issues such as Europe's toothless responses to Middle Eastern conflict and ... Read moreRussian belligerence. His hypothetical 'United States of Europe,' predicated on early efforts towards an EU is both hugely ambitious and highly plausible. -Nature Verhofstadt, former prime minister of Belgium, issues a call to action in this thoughtful and well-argued policy primer... Impassioned and logically sound, this clearly presented treatise presents an appealing way forward from a troubled present. -Publishers Weekly With the entire European project severely threatened, Belgium's former prime minister offers a prescription to save the European Union...[Verhofstadt presents] a proper diagnosis [with] some good medicine. -Kirkus I have interviewed Guy Verhofstadt many times. He is one of the must-go-to people I wanted to hear from during the European crises of the past decade. This book is a kaleidoscopic analysis of the problems facing the EU. From Greece and bailouts, Syria and foreign policy, banks and budgets, to Brexit and the very future of the Union itself, Verhofstadt brings his long experience of politics and deep analyses of European affairs to bear and gives us valuable insights into the crises the Union faces. You don't have to agree with Verhofstadt to appreciate his blunt, honest, and readable style as he guides us through the current crises. It's the most interesting book on Europe and EU disasters you will read. -Richard Quest, presenter of CNN's Quest Means Business A clarion call for Europe's future, written by one of today's leading champions of the European Union. Verhofstadt offers stark warnings and makes a compelling case that none of us can afford to ignore. -John McCormick, Professor of Political Science at Indiana University, and author of Why Europe Matters: The Case for the European Union Guy Verhofstadt's post-Brexit, post - Charlie Hedbo portrait of the failings of the European Union is as devastating as his solutions are bold. Those interested in the future of the EU, for both the sake of Europeans and Americans, owe it to themselves to read this spirited book and wrestle with its ideas. -Michael S. Neiberg, author of Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe A clarion call for Europe's future, written by one of today's leading champions of the European Union. Verhofstadt offers stark warnings and makes a compelling case that none of us can afford to ignore. -John McCormick, professor of political science at Indiana University, and author of Why Europe Matters: The Case for the European Union Show Less