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Monday, December 7
The New European Reality: Finding the Path Forward
Addressing Europe's evolving challenges, this session explores strategic solutions, political adaptation, and economic
resilience required to shape a sustainable path forward.
The Greek EU Presidency of 2027
With Greece assuming the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2027, this panel will serve as a
strategic preview. What will be the key priorities on Greece's agenda? This session will explore the opportunities and
challenges for a member state that has journeyed from economic crisis to a central geopolitical actor.
Greece 2030: From Scapegoat to Role Model of Economic Growth?
A discussion on Europe's economic recovery, fiscal reforms, and the shifting narrative of member states from
economic vulnerabilities to models of resilience.
How Trump Has Changed European Politics
Assessing the structural impact of the US administration on the European political spectrum, the alignment of
conservative movements, and the challenges to transatlantic relations.
Navigating Chaos: Europe and Major Global Disruptions
An exploration of how Europe navigates geopolitical turmoil, technological advancements, economic shifts, and
global crises, examining strategic resilience, policy adaptations, and key international partnerships required to
maintain stability amid worldwide uncertainty.
Squeezed in the Middle: Europe in the Era of Trump, Xi and Putin
How can the EU maintain its geostrategic priorities and diplomatic weight when caught in the crossfire of three
aggressive, competing superpowers?
Strategic Autonomy: Aspiration vs. Geopolitical Necessity
Is true strategic autonomy a realistic objective for Europe, or an expensive illusion that the continent cannot afford to
implement in a fractured world? The discussion will cover the definition of autonomy and supply chain
independence.
The Fragmentation Trap: Restoring European Competitiveness
Dismantling barriers within the single market to spark genuine innovation and growth in an age of fierce great power
economic competition.
The corrosive institutional & political deficit of the European Union in the field of Foreign & Security Policy
Examining the structural weaknesses in EU foreign policy, this discussion explores how decision-making deadlocks
and institutional deficits impair unified global action.
Far-right in Power: The EU's Response?
As nationalist and far-right parties gain governmental power across member states, the fundamental values and
cohesion of the EU are being tested. This panel will debate the Union's response: Can Brussels effectively counteract
illiberal policies without alienating national electorates?
Tuesday, December 8
The Next Frontier: EU Enlargement in 2026
An in-depth analysis of the successes, failures, and geopolitical necessity of integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the
Western Balkans into the Union.
Turkey: Part of the European Security Architecture or an External Challenge?
Analyzing Turkey's complex relationship with the West, this panel evaluates whether it has a role to play within
European defense frameworks or not, examining the geopolitical dynamics, policy differences, and security frictions
involving the country and affecting regional stability.
Digital Sovereignty or Digital Dependency? Securing Europe's Future in the AI Era
Examines whether European technological dependence threatens democracy and state resilience, and how
national digital transformation models—like Greece's rapid modernization—can safeguard European sovereignty.
The AI Macro-Shift: Labor, Growth, and Europe’s Economic Crossroads
Mapping the real-world impact on global jobs, GDP growth, and capital concentration. Can Europe leverage AI for
productivity without lagging behind US & Chinese tech dominance, or will labor displacement & regulation stymie growth?
Building a Sovereign European Defence - Greece's Evolving Role in European Defense
As Europe strives for defense sovereignty through joint procurement and command, the panel will examine whether national
fragmentation will persist, while highlighting Greece’s transformation from a security consumer into a vital regional security provider.
Navigating in Dangerous Waters: Europe’s Maritime Security Strategy in an Era of Turmoil
Τhe discussion will explore Europe’s evolving maritime security strategies, safeguarding critical sea routes, defending
infrastructure, and building resilience against growing geopolitical and hybrid threats.
East Med Energy and the contribution to the European Union Sovereignty
Examining Eastern Mediterranean energy resources, this session highlights their pivotal role in strengthening EU
strategic autonomy, enhancing regional energy security, and reducing external dependencies through key
infrastructure and innovation.
Deindustrialization and the Global Transition: Can European Industry Survive?
Examines the existential threat of deindustrialization, rising operational costs, and global competition, exploring
strategic policies needed to preserve European industrial strength during the green transition.
Can the New European Pact on Migration & Asylum Respond to Future Migration & Demographic
Challenges?
Does the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum balance strict border governance with Europe’s shrinking labor
force, or does it prioritize short-term deterrence over long-term demographic realities?