The last few years have been rocky ones for Europe. The deep financial crisis has contributed to widespread skepticism among Europeans on the future of the integration process and its scope. As the new European Commission is installed, Europes economic recovery seems to be stagnating and its relation with Russia represents a source of continuing unrest. These issues and more will be introduced and discussed by the panelists.

Speakers:
Alexander Rinnooy-Kan, University Professor of Economics and Business, University of Amsterdam, and Queen Wilhelmina Visiting Professor, Columbia University
Paul Schnabel, University Professor of Sociology, Utrecht University, and Queen Wilhelmina Visiting Professor, Columbia University 

Discussants:
Sheri Berman, Professor of Political Science, Barnard College, Columbia University
Wim Blockmans, Professor Emeritus, University of Leiden and Emeritus Rector, Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study
Victoria de Grazia, Professor of History, Columbia University

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