Join us for a timely discussion on Europe’s geoeconomic future with Clément Beaune, drawing on his experience at the highest levels of French and European policymaking.
Geopolitical tensions have laid bare the depth of Europe’s strategic dependencies, spanning security, energy, and critical raw materials. In an increasingly adversarial geoeconomic landscape, how can the EU reduce its most acute vulnerabilities, while leveraging its strengths to enhance resilience and increase its capacity to act?
On 23 April, the spotlight will be on Clément Beaune, who will share his insights at the intersection of European policy, economic strategy, and global challenges, drawing on his experience and the work of the French High Commissioner for Strategy and Planning, with particular attention to the role of Franco-German cooperation in shaping a coherent European approach.
The discussion will address key questions:
- On what strengths can the EU draw to improve its geoeconomic position?
- Can Europe remain an open trade partner and reduce vulnerabilities at the same time?
- How far should “Buy European” approaches go without undermining competitiveness?
- Where do France and Germany differ in their vision for Europe’s geoeconomic power and where is convergence possible to build a coherent European strategy?
The keynote will be followed by a moderated discussion with acting Co-Director Thu Nguyen, including a Q&A with the audience.
The event will be held in English, and a recording will be made available afterwards.
This Spotlight event is part of the Pariser Platz Dialogue, a series of high-level events bringing together French and German decision-makers for an exchange of ideas throughout the year. The Pariser Platz Dialogue series is kindly supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
