Later this month, Europe celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. Very near to the anniversary, which was not one of the original members, will likely begin the process that will lead to its exit. This, coupled with some reluctance of some new members in Eastern and Central Europe to embrace liberal values of the west, and the ongoing economic adjustment in the EMU has posed an existential crisis for European integration. The European Commission offered a white paper that suggests five future scenarios for the future of Europe. It will be a discussion ... (full story)