Frank Vibert is the Co-Founder and Director of the European Policy Forum in London.

'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.'Raymond Plant, University of Southampton 'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. Europe Simple, Europe Strong is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.' Albert Weale, University of Essex'An attractive blueprint for reform' European Business Review

• Preface. Acknowledgements.Introduction.1. How to Look at European Governance.2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance.3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future.4. The Reach of Rules.5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights.6. Networks and Nexus.7. Simplicity.8. Coherence.9. The Spirit of Europe.10. Conclusions.Notes.Bibliography.Index.

Frank Vibert is the Co-Founder and Director of the European Policy Forum in London.

'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.'Raymond Plant, University of Southampton 'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. Europe Simple, Europe Strong is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.' Albert Weale, University of Essex'An attractive blueprint for reform' European Business Review

• Preface. Acknowledgements.Introduction.1. How to Look at European Governance.2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance.3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future.4. The Reach of Rules.5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights.6. Networks and Nexus.7. Simplicity.8. Coherence.9. The Spirit of Europe.10. Conclusions.Notes.Bibliography.Index.

Frank Vibert is the Co-Founder and Director of the European Policy Forum in London.

'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.'Raymond Plant, University of Southampton 'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. Europe Simple, Europe Strong is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.' Albert Weale, University of Essex'An attractive blueprint for reform' European Business Review

• Preface. Acknowledgements.Introduction.1. How to Look at European Governance.2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance.3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future.4. The Reach of Rules.5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights.6. Networks and Nexus.7. Simplicity.8. Coherence.9. The Spirit of Europe.10. Conclusions.Notes.Bibliography.Index.