Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Abbreviations vii
4. Introduction: The European Puzzle 1
5. Part I. Promising Future
6. 1. Peaceful Revolution 13
7. 2. Post-Communist Transformation 34
8. 3. European Integration 54
9. Part II. Avalanche of Crises
10. 4. Sovereign Debt Debacle 79
11. 5. Migration Wave 100
12. 6. Brexit Self-Destruction 122
13. Part III. Continuing Strengths
14. 7. Economic Competitiveness 145
15. 8. Restructured Welfare State 165
16. 9. Protected Environment 185
17. Part IV. Common Challenges
18. 10. Defense Disagreements 207
19. 11. Populist Backlash 230
20. 12. Global Role 250
21. Conclusion: A Progressive Alternative 271
22. Acknowledgments 283
23. Notes 285
24. Selected Bibliography 321
25. Index 325