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Information file: Completing European Economic and Monetary Union
After the 2008 economic crisis the States of the euro zone realised that the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) was not complete and that consolidation was required. Initiatives have been taken to this effect with the introduction of the financial solidarity mechanisms, the European Stability Mechanism and the project for banking union. However there is still major divergence in terms of Economic and Fiscal Union, notably regarding European involvement in national decisions and the timeliness of a common euro zone budget. Moreover the need to strengthen the institutions and for greater democratic legitimacy on the part of the EMU is increasingly evident, going hand in hand with a deepening of euro zone integration. After presenting the main direct effects of the economic and financial crisis on the European economy, the Robert Schuman Foundation offers its readers an instructive set of papers on “post-crisis” issues implied by the economic governance of the euro zone and on the proposals to improve its efficiency and its legitimacy.
The Schuman Report on Europe, State of the Union
State of the Union 2019
The euro: an instrument of sovereignty in Donald Trump’s line of sight
Mathilde Lemoine
The weight of the European Union in the world economy: a round up and outlook
Olivier Marty & Michael Yan
Growth and employment in Europe: the imperative of competitiveness, investment, competition and energy and digital transition
Olivier Marty & Michael Yan
Commander l'ouvrage
State of the Union 2018
Euro Area Recovery : a Monetary Illusion ?
Mathilde Lemoine
Fight against Tax Evasion
Werner Langen
Social Europe: fron Slogan to Reality
Sofia Fernandes et Frank Vandenbroucke
Taking Back Control of Globalization: soverignty through European integration
Benoît Coeuré
Commander l'ouvrage
State of the Union 2014
The political dimension of European economic integration
Benoît Cœuré
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The Economic and Monetary Union: Which Reforms?
European issues and interviews:
For geopolitics of the euro
European Issue n°506 - 11/03/2019
Cyprien Batut
More« How to consolidate the euro zone ? »
European Issue n°478 - 25/06/2018
Dominique Perrut
More« Tax harmonisation, Chapter I »
European Issue n°477 - 18/06/2018
Alain Lamassoure
More« Some truths about the euro. The euro, « this wretch, this mangy brute, the source of all misfortune »
European Issue n°428 - 03/04/2017
Jean Paul Betbèze
More« Strengthening economic governance of the euro »
European Issue n°395 - 06/06/2016
Dominique Perrut
MoreThe Euro is irreversible
European Issue n°380 - 01/02/2016
Jean-Paul Betbèze
MoreHow can quantitative easing policies be brought to an end?
European Issue n°374 - 07/12/2015
Emmanuel Sales
MoreOne of the cornerstones of the European Union from an economic point of view is the principle of healthy, fair competition on the markets
EE n°83 - 29/06/2015
Alain Lamassoure
MoreWhat is the European Central Bank's logic?
European Issue n°353 - 20/04/2015
Jean-Paul Betbèze
MoreLithuania's entry into the euro zone and its impact on the European Central Bank
European Issue n°338 - 22/12/2014
Sébastien Richard
MoreThe ECB's health-check of the banks - a necessary but not sufficient step for reforming the euro
European Issue n°332 - 10/11/2014
Dominique Perrut, PhD in Economics (Paris 1), consultant and researcher in the financial sector in Paris, is the author of articles and work that focus on financial intermediaries, regulation and financial Europe (L'Europe financière et monétaire, Nathan; Le système monétaire et financier français, Seuil, coll. Points). Part-time University Professor he has taught European economics in France and Europe (1992-2012). He is now a researcher, and independent consultant. He works with several think-tanks and European NGOs.
Read moreReforming the European Union: Which methods? Which options?
European Issue n°320 - 07/07/2014
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po).
Read moreEconomic and Monetary Union reform: political ambition or division
European Issue n°297 - 16/12/2013
Dominique Perrut, PhD in Economics (Paris-1), Associate University Professor at Angers University, Consultant in the financial sector in Paris, Qualified member of Finance Watch.
Read moreEuropean economic government: the question is not ‘when’ anymore but ‘how’ (only available in French)
European Issue n°216 - 10/10/2011
Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines.
Read moreA European economic government: from slogan to reality? (2nd part, only available in French)
European Issue n°168 - 26/04/2010
Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines.
Read moreA European economic government: from slogan to reality? (1st part, only available in French)
European Issue n°167 - 19/04/2010
Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines.
Read moreThe economic governance of the European Union: controversies and avenues for reforms (only available in French)
European Issue n°67 - 09/07/2007
Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines.
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The State of the Union 2015
Strengthening the Governance of the Euro Area
Daniela Schwarzer, Director of the “Europe” programme for the German Marshall Fund in Berlin and Senior Research Professor at the School of Advanced Studies at John Hopkins University (Washington, D.C.). In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2015: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2015.
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The State of the Union 2014
Which scenarios for Europe after the crisis?
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po). In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2014: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2014.
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The State of the Union 2014
Does the Euro Zone Crisis make it necessary to revise the European Treaties?
Jean-Claude Piris, French former Diplomat, Consultant on European law and international law. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2014: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2014.
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The State of the Union 2012
Governance of the European Union, two years after the Lisbon Treaty
Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation.In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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The State of the Union 2012
Europe – Afterwards. From Crisis Federalism to Pragmatic Federalism.
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po) and Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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Towards a Financial Union: the setting up of the Banking Union
European issues and interviews:
L'Union des marchés de capitaux, au service du projet européen et de la relance de l'investissement
EI n°366 - 28/09/2015
Olivier Marty
MoreL'Union des marchés de capitaux : quels contours, quelles priorités ?
EI n°335 - 01/12/2014
Olivier Marty
MoreThe ECB’s health-check of the banks – a necessary but not sufficient step for reforming the euro
European Issue n°332 - 10/11/2014
Dominique Perrut, PhD in Economics (Paris-1), Associate University Professor at Angers University, Consultant in the financial sector in Paris, Qualified member of Finance Watch.
Read more« Financial Reforms : progress or regression ? »
European Issue n°286 - 15/07/2013
Hubert Rodarie
Read moreEU Banking Union: Sound in theory, difficult in practice
European Issue n°271 - 23/03/2013
Josef Ackermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zurich Insurance Group.
Read moreBanking Union in the roadmap for the Euro: interim assessment on the eve of the European Council
European Issue n°261 - 10/12/2012
Dominique Perrut, PhD in Economics (Paris-1), Associate University Professor at Angers University, Consultant in the financial sector in Paris, Qualified member of Finance Watch.
Read moreDoes Europe have the means to guarantee itself? Euro Zone States: a Community of Destiny
European Issue n°227 - 06/02/2012
Philippe Huberdeau, European Studies Director at Sciences Po.
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The State of the Union 2013
EU Banking Union: Sound in theory, difficult in practice
Josef Ackermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zurich Insurance Group. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2013: Schuman report on Europe. Springer, 2013.
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The State of the Union 2012
For a Political View of Financial Regulation
Jean-Pierre Jouyet, General Director of the Caisse des dépôts et consignations and Chairman of the Public investment bank. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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The State of the Union 2011
Towards a New Framework for Monetary Policy
Jacques De Larosière, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of Agence France Tresor and Chairman of EUROFI. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2011: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2011.
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Towards a Fiscal Union
Responsible fiscal policies as a prerequisite
See the thematic folder “Comprehending the Fiscal Compact” of the Robert Schuman Foundation (only available in French).
European issues and interviews:
The stability and growth pact does in fact include some room for manœuvre according to fiscal adjustment and these margins must be used
European Interview n°82 - 08/09/2014
Benoît Cœuré, Member of the European Central Bank’s Board.
Read moreThe Euro is not only currency; it is the first of all the responsible and sustainable fiscal policy
European Interview n°73 - 22/07/2013
Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of the Republic of Lithuania.
Read moreBudgetary Balance and Competitiveness: the Swedish Example
European Issue n°258 - 12/11/2012
Sébastien Richard, Lecturer in European Policy at the University Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Read moreLearning about and understanding the Budgetary Pact
European Issue n°253 - 01/10/2012
Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation.
Read moreThe agencies give ratings, Europe is moving forwards
European Issue n°228 - 13/02/2012
Alain Fabre, economic expert at the Robert Schuman Foundation.
Read moreBudgetary Crisis: how can we protect the future of Europe?
European Issue n°181 - 04/10/2010
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee.
Read moreTowards a common European budget?
European issues and interviews:
‘Social Europe’, a lever for euro zone integration
European Issue n°292 - 21/10/2013
Thierry Chopin, studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po) and Alain Fabre, economic expert at the Robert Schuman Foundation.
Read moreTowards Budgetary Federation?
European Issue n°270 - 18/03/2013
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee.
Read moreThe Question of European Fiscal Strategy
European Issue n°198 - 14/03/2011
Alain Fabre, economic expert at the Robert Schuman Foundation.
Read moreFor a fiscal federalism in the Euro Zone (only available in French)
European Issue n°178 - 19/07/2010
Franck Lirzin, Graduate of Polytechnique and EHESS, Engineer of the Mines.
Read moreIntegration of fiscal policies: a major stake for the Franco-German couple (only available in French)
European Issue n°174 - 21/06/2010
Alain Fabre, economic expert at the Robert Schuman Foundation.
Read moreTowards a European Tax? Europe’s search for a genuine budget (only available in French)
European Issue n°164 - 29/03/2010
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee.
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The State of the Union 2014
A ‘tax core’ within the euro zone
Jean-Paul Betbèze, Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Founder of Betbeze Conseil SAS, member of the Cercle des économistes, of the CNIS office as well as of the Economic Committee for the Nation. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2014: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2014.
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The State of the Union 2013
Towards a fiscal federation?
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2013: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2013.
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The State of the Union 2012
The Budget: For a European Solidarity Pact
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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The State of the Union 2012
The Budget: For a European Solidarity Pact
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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The State of the Union 2012
An Investment Strategy in the EU: A means to compensate for the Lack of Fiscal Transfers
Stefaan De Corte, Senior Research Officer of the Center for European Studies. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2012: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2012.
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The State of the Union 2011
An outlook on the European Budget: From Financial Solidarity to Budgetary Solidarity?
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2011: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2011.
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The State of the Union 2010
Towards a European Tax? Europe’s search for a genuine budget.
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2010: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2010.
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The State of the Union 2008
Europe’s other crisis: the common budget
Alain Lamassoure, MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s special Tax Committee. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2008: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2008.
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The Political Union: Accountability and Democratic Legitimacy
European issues and interviews:
« The Social Dimension : at the heart of Europe »
European Issue n°493 - 19/11/2018
Marianne Thyssen
Read more« Reforming the European Union : a political and democratic imperative »
European Issue n°463 - 19/02/2018
Thierry Chopin, Lukáš Macek
Read more« The Future of Europe »
European Issue n°402 - 12/09/2016
Thierry Chopin, Jean-François Jamet
Read more« How can we make Europe populaire again ? »
European Issue n°401 - 05/09/2016
Jean-Claude Piris
Read more« Euro zone, legitimacy and democracy: how do we solve the European democratic problem ? »
European Issue n°387 - 04/04/2016
Thierry Chopin
Read more« Economic and Monetary Union reform: political ambition or division »
European Issue n°297 - 16/12/2013
Dominique Perrut
Read more« ‘Social Europe’, a lever for euro zone integration »
European Issue n°292 - 21/10/2013
Thierry Chopin, Alain Fabre
Read more« What kind of European Integration for the 21st Century »
European Issue n°285 - 08/07/2013
Jean-Claude Mignon
Read more"Political Union": from slogan to reality
European Issue n°280 - 27/05/2013
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po).
Read moreTowards a Genuine European Executive Power: from Governance to Government
European Issue n°274 - 15/04/2013
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po).
Read moreA Political Union for Europe
European Issue n°252 - 24/09/2012
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po), and Jean-François Jamet, University Lecturer at Sciences Po and Engineer of the Mines as well as François-Xavier Priollaud, Administrator of the National Assembly.
Read moreFuture of the euro zone: proposals for political integration
European Issue n°232 - 12/03/2012
Jean Arthuis, MEP, Chairman of the Parliamentary Budget Committee.
Read moreThe Euro does not exist politically; there will have to be a political authority to represent it
European Interview n°51 - 08/11/2010
Jean-Paul Betbèze, Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Founder of Betbeze Conseil SAS, member of the Cercle des économistes, of the CNIS office as well as of the Economic Committee for the Nation.
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The State of the Union 2014
The political dimension of European economic integration
Benoît Cœuré, Member of the European Central Bank’s Board. In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2014: Schuman Report on Europe. Paris: Lignes de Repères, 2014.
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The State of the Union 2013
"Political Union": from slogan to reality
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po). In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) The State of the Union 2013: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2013.
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The State of the Union 2011
Europe and the Need to Decide: Is European Political Leadership Possible?
Thierry Chopin, Studies Director for the Robert Schuman Foundation, Visiting Professor at the College of Europe and Associate Expert at the Centre for International Studies and Research (CERI-Sciences Po). In Chopin, Thierry, Foucher, Michel (eds.) State of the Union 2011: Schuman Report on Europe. Springer, 2011.
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