Walker Library: GEOG 3430: Contemporary Europe (Chaney): European Union

Overview of the European Union

Explanation of European Union

Current Issues

Exports

Reports on EU - Download Report to View

The European Union: Questions and Answers (2023)
from Congressional Research Service. Explanations, overviews, challenges, in-depth details.
European Union - Statistics & Facts
Euroscepticism (2024)
This report presents graphs and tables about Euroscepticism, the political position which opposes or is skeptical of European integration. It includes figures on public opinion surveys, vote shares in national elections, as well as other political and societal data.
Europe's Digital Leaders - The D9+ (2024 report)
Controversies in digital transformations in Europe. Protectionism vs. Open
International Trade of the EU
This report contains facts and data on the international trade of European Union member states, both with other EU states and with non-EU countries. includes data on the value of trade, methods of transport, relative shares of the EU's international trade, as well as data on trade agreements.
Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT) from EUROPOL (2023)
Terrorism in Europe
Includes the latest information on terrorism numbers (including historical data to allow for trend analysis). From data on victims of terrorism, to the political alignment of the terrorist, this report gives a insight into terrorism within Europe.
Rule of Law in the EU
Data presented in the report include figures on judicial independence, corruption, and respect for citizens' fundamental rights, as well as a look at figures on public opinion towards the rule of law in the EU.
Report on Candidate Countries Wanting to Join the EU
This report contains facts and data on the economic, social, and political situation of the countries which are seeking to join the European Union over the coming years.

Statistical Reports on Social & Cultural

Gender Equality & Inequality in Europe
Includes figures on wealth and income inequality, gender inequality, and other forms of social inequality, also looks at public opinion on the topic of inequality in Europe.
LGBTQ Europe
Includes social and political situations, experiences and demographics.
Religion in Europe
Overview of the religions of several European countries and the belief in God of their citizens also includes professed minority religions.

About the EU - Books & Videos Explaining Context

Beginner's Guide to the European Union (2022)
The European Union Explained: Institutions, Actors, Global Impact by Staab (2013)
Flexible Europe: Differentiated Integration, Fairness, and Democracy by Bellamy (2022)
European Objects: The Troubled Dreams of Harmonization by Laurent (2022)
The European Union: Politics and Policies by McCormick (2014)
The Language(s) of Politics: Multilingual Policy-Making in the European Union by Ringe (2022)
Why Europe Matters: The Case For the European Union by McCormick (2013)
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Rethinking the European Union by Copsey (2015)
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Europe's Deadlock: How the Euro Crisis Could Be Solved and Why It Still Won't Happen by Marsh (2016)
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The Political Economy of the European Union by Bieling (2015)
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The Euro Experiment by Wallace (2016)
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The European Social Question: Tackling Key Controversies by Crespy (2022)
Embattled Europe: A Progressive Alternative by Jarausch (2021)
Key Controversies in European Integration by Zimmermann (Editor, 2012)
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Saving Europe: Anatomy of a Dream by Bastasin (2012)
Rethinking the Union of Europe Post-Crisis: Has Integration Gone Too Far? by Majone (2014)
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Europe's Orphan: The Future of the Euro and the Politics of Debt by Sandbu (2017)
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The Great European Disaster Movie: The Present and Future of the European Union
2015 Historical Context -- "Combining drama and documentary, THE GREAT EUROPEAN DISASTER MOVIE examines current-day Europe and the challenges that are mounting against the European Union's survival. Beset by growing nationalism and an increasing dissatisfaction with its undemocratic political structure, will Europe descend into a apocalyptic future?"
Playlist from Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
Videos explaining the EU and related questions.

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GEOG 3430: Contemporary Europe (Chaney): European Union

Overview of the European Union

Explanation of European Union

Current Issues

Exports

Reports on EU - Download Report to View

Statistical Reports on Social & Cultural

About the EU - Books & Videos Explaining Context