Important Conference on European Politics and Geopolitics

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As the global geopolitical context undergoes profound changes, transatlantic relations deteriorate rapidly, and conflict areas multiply, the balances within the European continent are being redrawn. The war led by Russia against Ukraine, the European budget framework for 2028-2034, the future of competitiveness and industrial policy of the Union, as well as the enlargement policy, are all issues that require common and coordinated responses.

In this context, what is the role of the Franco-German relationship in European politics and the international geopolitical situation? What is the vision of the presidents of the European Affairs commissions of the Bundestag and the National Assembly? What are the prospects for a Europe that is both sovereign and competitive?

Introduction

Mathilde Lanciaux, Deputy Director, Paris office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation

Speakers

Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade, President of the European Affairs Commission of the National Assembly

Anton Hofreiter, President of the European Union Affairs Commission of the Bundestag

Moderator: Paul Maurice, General Secretary of the Committee for Franco-German Relations Studies at Ifri

In-person debate at Ifri under Chatham House rule.

Conference in French and German with simultaneous translation.