The Schuman Report on the State of the Union is a work of reference which everyone now looks
forward to reading every year. For decision makers and observers of European policy it is a
source of original thought and ideas underpinned by a strong requirement for quality. It is a
tool for those who are looking for reliable sources in terms of European statistics and
macro-economic data. Some eminent people have chosen to contribute their ideas also. In 2013
Josef Ackermann former CEO of Deutsche Bank Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zurich
Insurance Group offers his analysis of the banking Union Lord Dykes Foreign Affairs
Spokesperson for the LibDems in the House of Lords provides readers with his view of the
future for the UK in the European Union and Alain Lamassoure MEP Chairman of the Budget
Committee in the European Parliament suggests a budgetary federation.The very best specialists
help to throw light on the major trends ongoing in the economy and also in international and
European politics. This book includes around 35 maps that are often unique in explanation of
the major issues the Union is facing. It also includes a summary of political Europe which
analyses the 2012 electoral year (among France Greece The Netherlands Romania) looks into
the political and economic representation of women in Europe and draws up an overview of
normative output in the Union in 2012. A unique series of commented statistics and maps covers
all of the main topical issues (growth buying power economy demography immigration energy
environment) and enables the Schuman Report 2013 to present a full view of the European Union
and its policies.
