As the result of EU referendum in the UK has shown, many people in Europe are split over knowing what it is they want from the European Union. Although the cult philosopher Slavoj Zizek was writing before the 'Brexit' vote, his coruscating criticisms of the EU project, its failings and its future, are more relevant than ever.
On July 1st, 2013, a new state joined the club - Croatia. But looking to the future, Croatia may well be the last to join; at the same time creating a barrier between the once connected states of the Balkans.
Paraphrasing Freud's famous question - What does a woman want? - one of the greatest European philosophers of our day, Slavoj Zizek, joins forces with the young Croatian philosopher, Srecko Horvat, to examine the burning question, what does Europe want? Instead of a peace-project, the European Union is increasingly turning into a warzone: whether it be the expulsion of immigrants or riots in Paris and London, or European interventions to bring more democracy to Libya or Syria. Instead of leaving Europe to the enemies, Zizek and Horvat in What Does Europe Want? reflect on the fight for a different Idea of Europe; one that embraces all its peoples equally.
