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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including Germany's handling of the Euro crisis in French political discourse, Germany's role in the ongoing crisis, and the effects of social and economic reality on voting behavior in Austria.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Mike Redgrave on the evolution of New Labour's programme to Europeanise British politics and government after 1997, one by Nitzan Shoshan on young activists and the extreme right, and another one by Michael J. Goodwin on the development of the British National Party (BNP).

The author reflects on the issue of poverty in relation to the social environment and governmental policies of Europe. He believes the scale of poverty has increased in Europe and the world, leading to outbreaks of such calamities as infant mortality, famine, diseases, pandemics with regard to HIV, hepatitis, measles, and malaria, and lower life expectancy. Topics discussed include income distribution between the wealthy and poor, accessibility to resources, and social marginalisation.