| Without losing sight of its hopes and ambitions in terms of green and digital transition, energy autonomy, space and maritime conquest, research and innovation, the European Union has changed a great deal in five years (health, war on its borders) and is beginning to shape its geopolitical posture. Questions relating to European sovereignty, defence and the definition of a common position vis-à-vis other world powers, in particular the United States and China, are leading to answers that are moving in the right direction. The 15th edition of the Schuman Report on Europe, the State of the Union not only brings together key figures from the world of politics, including the President of the French Republic, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament, at the heart of the major issues that will determine the future of Europe. It also gives the floor to people from the worlds of business, research and diplomacy. Throughout the book, they share their analyses and their views on the added value of the European Union. | 