we are going to see any changes as a result of it. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Change seldom happens by accident. More often than not there are tangible clues and signs which will give an indication of what lie ahead. In the world of politics, special advisors are tasked with foreseeing developments and anticipating consequences of polices and strategies made by politicians. These advisors are, at least in theory, better suited to gaze into the future and predict potential outcomes. It is their job to give feedback regarding the sustainability and likely results of these policies. This type of analysis takes place in most political organizations, and it certainly occurs within the EU, which is worth keeping in mind when trying to make sense of the seemingly unending string of failed strategies made by the organization in recent decades, and it is very important to remember when trying to decipher the unwillingness of the EU to correct its mistakes and re-adjust its political course. If we accept that policies and political strategies made by the EU are well thought through and that they have been subjected to proper scrutiny within the organization, it is difficult to see that the current economic crisis in Europe has caught the top echelon of the organization by surprise. There are hundreds of political advisors employed by the EU who are tasked with giving advice and raise attention to potential problems that may arise as a result of flawed policies and it highly improbable that