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What does 'Europe' mean and how is it changing? Is there a European identity? What are the main issues facing Europe in the 21st Century? Europe has changed significantly and is now facing even more dramatic transformations with the enlargement of the European Union, the introduction of the euro and its increased role as a global actor in world affairs. This clear and accessible textbook provides an introduction to the key issues now shaping the new Europe and its citizens. The book features: a history of the idea of 'Europe' and the development of the European nation state; analysis of European identity and the challenges posed by citizenship, migration, human rights, regionalism and nationalism; examination of the enlargement process and the impact of globalisation; key learning points, text boxes and guides for further reading to help students. Changing Europe: Identities, Nations and Citizens is an essential user-friendly textbook for students of European politics.