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 2012, Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the European Central Bank offers his analysis of the economic and financial crisis and Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman of the European Aviation, Space and Defence Industries Federation, CEO of Safran, provides readers with his view of these high tech European industries in the world market. 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 30 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 2011 electoral year, looks into the political and economic representation of women in Europe and draws up an overview of normative output in the Union in 2011. 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 2012 to present a full view of the European Union and its policies.

Zusammenfassung

The Schuman 2012 Report on the State of the Union is both a reference and a tool. A reference: bringing together contributions from leading specialists, including an interview with Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the European Central Bank. This Report proposes a novel analytical framework, so that everyone can form his/her opinion on a series of key questions:
The European Union and the Crisis : between doubts and necessity Facing the Economic and Financial Crisis: strategy for growth and employment
Europe and the New World (Im)balance A tool: with its thirty original colour maps it brings together essential information.

The summary of political Europe: analysis of European elections 2011, calendar of the elections in 2012, political and economic representation of women in Europe, normative production of the Union in 2011, European Opinion in 2011

Europe in Figures: a new series of statistics and maps, covering all major current issues (growth, purchasing power, economic policy, demography, immigration, energy, environment, globalization, European policies, ...). The key to understanding the European dynamic. Under the direction of T. Chopin and M. Foucher, the following people have contributed to this book: J-C. Trichet, J. P. Jouyet, M.Barnier, A. Lamassoure, C.Coelho, J. Bitterlich, J-P. Herteman, W. Martens, J-D. Giuliani, P.Hassner, C. de Boissieu, S.Hill, M.Lemoine, N.Gnesotto, L. Martinez, P. Joannin, S. de Corte, B.Aguilera-Barchet, C. Deloy, P-A. Molina, F. Lirzin, S. Paulo.