Sweeping in its historical, geographic, and thematic coverage, this book is required reading for students and teachers of contemporary Europe. Erik Jones, Masha Hedberg, and a stellar line up of scholars brilliantly convey the complexities and contradictions of a continent in flux.
— Dermot Hodson, University of London
An excellent volume. Jones and Hedberg have pulled together an invaluable guide to the current state of European politics. For anyone hoping to understand the latest political dynamics in Europe, this book will be an invaluable guide, as a diverse set of scholarly contributors offer key insights into the current state of play, both through thoughtful country case studies and perceptive thematic chapters.
— Matthias Matthijs, Johns Hopkins University
An indispensable guide to understanding Europe clearly, in all its complexity. Written by outstanding scholars with deep knowledge of the subject, Europe Today offers the reader illuminating analyses of countries from Europe’s core to its periphery and beyond, including Turkey and Russia, along with enlightening discussions of the major issues facing the European Union today.
— Vivien A. Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University