Horizon Europe

What is the European Union really: a complex bureaucratic machine or the fulfilment of a dream of peace born from the ashes of two world wars. Through a rigorous dialectical analysis, Matteo Regalia traces the long journey of continental integration, making accessible the key stages that have transformed a utopian idea into an unprecedented political and economic reality. The book explores the crucial stages of European history, from the early ideals of the Renaissance to the prophetic visions of the Ventotene Manifesto, right through to the major treaties that shape our daily lives. Each chapter delves into the workings of the institutions, the challenges of the single currency and the critical issues in foreign policy, without neglecting recent, high-impact events such as Brexit. Enriched by a detailed chronological appendix and a bold proposal for federal reform, this book offers a clear guide to understanding the roots of our collective identity and prompts the reader to consider what the future holds for the Old Continent. It is a valuable tool for navigating, with awareness, the institutions and values that underpin our common home.