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Euro-Visions: Debating Europe's Future

What issues are important for the European Union? How will it succeed in becoming stronger and more efficient? What kind of Europe does the world need -- if it needs one at all?

These were the questions leading European politicians and experts answered in a series of exclusive DW-WORLD.DE essays designed to kick start a debate over the continent's future.

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EU Should Become Union of European Regions, Expert Says

The nation-state has had its day, writes political scientist Winfried Boettcher. He calls instead for a Europe built along regional lines that would help meet people's cultural and economic needs. (31.07.2008) 

Making the Case for a Multi-Speed Europe

The European Union will only be able to move closer together if a smaller group of courageous states take the lead, writes political scientist Werner Weidenfeld in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (30.07.2008) 

Europe Needs Better Ideas, Communication, Expert Says

Europe hasn't really made a mark in the public consciousness. Without new ideas and their effective communication nothing will change, says German journalism professor Gerd Kopper in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (29.07.2008) 

Greens Politician: Turkish EU Entry is in Europe's Interest

Members of the European Union should be open about Turkey's EU accession bid as the country's entry into the union would benefit the rest of the continent, writes Greens lawmaker Cem Oezdemir for DW-WORLD.DE. (27.07.2008) 

Europeans Seek EU Response to Global Issues

The EU must become more democratic and establish a common foreign and defense policy to remain a viable model for the future, writes EU socialist leader Martin Schulz. It also needs to improve inner-EU relations. (26.07.2008) 

EU Offers Haven in Sea of Globalization

The EU cannot let itself turn into hodgepodge of political directives and guidelines, writes parliamentarian Elmar Brok for DW-WORLD.DE. He said the bloc needs to focus on the internal market, the euro and expansion. (25.07.2008) 

What's Wrong With a Two-Speed Europe, Asks Koch-Mehrin

A member of the European Parliament, German politician Silvana Koch-Mehrin would like to see a decentralized Europe that puts its citizens first, she writes in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (24.07.2008) 

German Foreign Minister: Europe Needs Lisbon Treaty

The Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty has sent shockwaves across the EU. But the treaty is still no lost cause, says German Foreign Minister Steinmeier in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (22.07.2008) 

Sociologist: Climate Change is a Chance to Work Together

Climate change offers Europe a chance to change the way the world solves problems by drawing in poorer countries, says sociologist Ulrich Beck in an exclusive essay for DW-WORLD.DE. (23.07.2008) 

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