The need for new ideas and fresh input into how to overcome this fundamental issue of the European political economy is the spark behind the MGI Essay Prize.
We hope it will generate some original approaches to the conundrum about reforms that not only are acceptable to voters but also will restore their confidence in European integration.
That is especially important as Europe struggles to maintain its cohesion and counter growing public disgruntlement and political fragmentation.
The essay for Europe Prize will focus on that very real—and often understated—strength, and on the opportunities that the continent has to maintain and strengthen its global role.
Seizing those opportunities will be fundamental if the continent is to renew the faith of its citizens in the greater European ideal.