Endorsements: “The EU Fiscal Crisis - forcing Eurozone political union in 2011?”
"In this important book, Graham Bishop sets out many of the key challenges and choices facing policy-makers as we move towards a system of European economic governance. It provides a valuable and thought-provoking contribution to one of the most important debates on public policy in Europe today." Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament
"Graham Bishop explains why failure of the Euro is not an option and why repairing flaws in a currency that serves 330 million people requires bold steps. Essential reading for Eurozone Finance Ministers!" Sharon Bowles MEP – Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament
"The reaction of the EU heads of government to the euro crisis has been late, short term and inadequate. What is needed is a clear-headed convergence plan that installs proper EU economic government. Graham Bishop brings his great experience of EMU to plot the way forward and finds solutions which are financially stabilising and democratically acceptable." Andrew Duff MEP – Constitutional Affairs spokesman, ALDE
"I welcome Graham Bishop's book and his proposals. We should use the crisis as a chance to do what is necessary to advance Europe's position in the global arena. If we want to be seen as a player in the world that counts we have to deepen integration and make sure that the Euro as the most important political project succeeds. Europe is at a critical crossroad: not moving ahead means regression, not defending the status quo." Wolf Klinz, MEP – Chair of the CRIS committee
"Many British commentators make assertions about the eurozone. Graham Bishop, by contrast, brings to the subject economic expertise, rigorous analysis and political insight. His book should bring the issue roaring back to the front burner of British policy making." Sir Stephen Wall (UK Permanent Representative to the EU 1995/2000 and EU adviser to the Prime Minister 2000/04)
"Europe’s leaders are still thrashing about looking for a solution to the euro crisis. But Graham Bishop’s careful analysis points out that their response has already taken them quite a long way down the road to greater political integration. They must now recognise that reality and move decisively." Peter Sutherland, European Commissioner 1985/89, former Director General of GATT and Chairman of Goldman Sachs International