Europe will adapt or die

The time demands that the European Union acts. The problems are evident, from the two wars on its borders and the climate crisis, to the demographic collapse of member-states and the tremors in the international system of political and economic governance. The tension between the United States and China demands careful handling by the Europeans, so that they can contribute to stability without being sucked into dangerous developments. The situation is complicated further by the rise of extremist political forces in Europe, which, if they come out stronger in the European Parliament elections in a few weeks, might be able to obstruct a daring new course by the Union. 

But things may not be as bad as they seem. However much the extremists may increase their influence, the center of the European Parliament will remain strong. That is where the new leaders of the EU institutions...