This work investigates the economic and political implications of the European Economic Community's transition toward a unified single market. Jean-Louis Roy, serving as Quebec's Delegate General to Paris, utilizes a collection of seven essays to analyze the shift toward a single currency and the removal of internal borders. The author argues that the elimination of borders is a necessary step to mitigate Europe's relative economic decline on the global stage.

Critics note that the text serves as a general overview rather than a specialized reference, often citing its limited utility compared to more exhaustive directories. The prose is considered accessible but not essential for collections that already possess standard European Community handbooks.