Giles Merritt, will be speaking at the Shepherd’s Literary Dinner on Monday 16th May at Shepherd’s of Westminster. Among the foremost commentators on the politics and economics shaping Europe, Giles was named by the Financial Times as one of 30 ‘Eurostars’ who are the most influential voices in Brussels.

He will be talking about his new book, Slippery Slope, which is far from the usual run of uncritical EU-related studies. Its aim is to set alarm bells ringing across Europe with its revealing insights into our increasingly troubled future.

This is a hard-hitting warning that unless Europeans shake themselves awake their future will be increasingly gloomy. Anyone who believes that the economic crisis that began in 2008 is just a blip will find this book a salutary lesson in the reality of Europe’s position.

The evening will start at 7.30pm and tickets cost £70-a-head and include dinner, wine and a signed copy of Slippery Slope. Tickets can be purchased in the restaurant, by telephoning (020 7834 9552) or emailing (info@shepherdsrestaurant.co.uk)

Dress – suits.