Explore the complex journey of Europe’s ‘turn of fortune’ with Stefan Auer’s insightful book, “Whose Liberty Is It Anyway?” This compelling read delves into the pivotal period between 1989 and 1991, a time of both communist collapse and European Union expansion. Twenty years later, Auer critically examines the economic and political integration failures, the 2010-11 crisis, and the challenges to self-government and solidarity. The book questions the foundations of European unity, asking if shared history or currency can truly bind a continent. Auer argues that Europe’s commitment to freedom is tested when solidarity demands sacrifices from the less fortunate. Discover the limits of the current European project and the promises that remain unfulfilled. An essential read for understanding contemporary Europe.