The book was to appear before the pandemic.
To speak of the European Union, the economist Élie Cohen had found this title: “And yet, it turns!”
Bookstores closed, publication was postponed, and he was able to ruminate on the subject as he watched Europe grapple with Covid.
He realized that European dramaturgy followed a particular tempo.
Europe is turning, but the most striking thing is its bizarre way of turning.
“It follows a three-step crisis resolution rhythm,” he
explains.
A waltz?
Okay, but not Viennese;
rather a Brussels waltz, a left and wobbly waltz, with a first movement which in general is bad, then a catching up in the form of an overflow, to end with an embrace.
Stumbling, gushing, stabilization.
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"Europe condemned to power"
We saw it at the time of the Covid.
First there was a bad health reaction, then a vote in favor of an investment plan of 750 billion euros, and finally the normalization of a supposed decision.
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