Summary & Conclusion
- Goal: Compare four scenarios for the future of Europe — EU Europe, Europe of Regions, Europe of Nation-States, and Europe of Citizens — using a structured formula based on key criteria.
- Method: Evaluated each scenario across 5 dimensions: unity, democracy, economy, cultural identity, and global influence.
- Scoring Formula: Each criterion rated from 1–5, total out of 25.
- Findings:
- EU Europe scored highest in centralized strength and global coordination.
- Europe of Citizens emerged as a strong democratic alternative with high civic participation.
- Europe of Regions emphasized local identity and flexible governance.
- Europe of Nation-States focused on sovereignty but showed weaker unity.
🥇 A more integrated and participatory Europe, blending citizen power with unity, offers the most strategic and democratic future.
🔢 Evaluation Formula
Total Score = Sum of 5 criteria:
- Unity & Stability
- Democratic Representation
- Economic Efficiency
- Cultural Identity & Autonomy
- Global Influence
Each criterion scored 1–5. Max Total = 25.
🌍 Scenario Overview
1. EU Europe (Federal Europe)
- Centralized EU governance
- Unified foreign & economic policy
- Strong global actor
2. Europe of Regions
- Empowered regions (e.g. Catalonia, Bavaria)
- Less emphasis on nation-states
- High democratic flexibility
3. Europe of Nation-States
- Sovereignty-first approach
- EU limited to coordination
- Strong national identity, weaker unity
4. Europe of Citizens (Participatory Democracy)
- Power distributed to citizens and communities
- EU-wide civic platforms for proposals, petitions, referendums
- Citizens’ assemblies influence legislation and priorities
- Strong local autonomy with transparent EU funding
- Embraces digital governance, open data, and community-based decision-making
📊 Scenario Evaluation Table
| Criteria | EU Europe | Europe of Regions | Europe of Nation-States | Europe of Citizens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity & Stability | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Democratic Representation | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Economic Efficiency | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cultural Identity & Autonomy | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Global Influence | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Score | 22 | 18 | 14 | 20 |
🏆 Final Ranking
- 🥇 EU Europe (22 pts)
- 🥈 Europe of Citizens (20 pts)
- 🥉 Europe of Regions (18 pts)
- 🟥 Europe of Nation-States (14 pts)