Laura Rudas

The Future of Europe: Security, Economy, and the Transatlantic Relationship

Stephanie Flanders, Peter Beyer, Niall Ferguson, Richard Haass, Lord Mandelson, Yascha Mounk, Laura Rudas

European leaders and analysts convened to address the Eurozone's robust economic recovery amidst vulnerabilities in Germany's export sector and structural innovation deficits, while navigating a fractured political landscape marked by the rise of populism and potential autocratic drift in Central Europe. The discussion highlighted critical geopolitical challenges, including a strained transatlantic alliance driven by US protectionism and a strategic shift toward an Asian-centric global order where Europe faces pressure from China's economic dominance. Key figures such as Neil Ferguson, Peter Beyer, and Richard Haass warned that without unified fiscal reforms and a cohesive defense strategy, the Union risks further fragmentation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.