- Natalia Gavrilița, Director, Partnerships for New Economy; former Prime Minister, Republic of Moldova; and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, Robert Bosch Academy
- Bert Koenders, Professor of Peace, Justice and Security, Leiden University; former Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands; and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, Robert Bosch Academy
- Jana Puglierin, Senior Policy Fellow and Head of the Berlin Office, European Council on Foreign Relations
- Hanna S. Tetteh, former UN Under Secretary General and Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa; and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, Robert Bosch Academy
As the Robert Bosch Academy celebrates the 10th year of its existence, join us for the fourth event of our special series “Anniversary Debates” to discuss some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The upcoming Anniversary Debate will focus on Europe’s role in a changing international order.
The global order is undergoing profound changes with shifting power dynamics and the formation of new alliances challenging the traditional dominance of Western powers. The set of institutions that have structured global governance since the mid-20th century are incapable of addressing the today’s problems, be it dealing with climate change or maintaining peace. The existing fault lines between the West and so-called Global South have become more evident than ever before in light of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. In this era of disruption, the question arises as to whether Europe is a reliable and credible partner in navigating the complexities and uncertainties of a changing world.
This event will examine how the European Union and its member states are perceived by their partners and whether they hold a political, economic, and moral authority to lead and collaborate on key global issues. What do new, old, and potential allies expect from Europe? How do they assess Europe’s ability to uphold commitments in trade, security, and global governance? What changes, if any, does Europe need to embrace to remain a credible and attractive partner for these partners? Will Europe be able to live up to the expectations or is it at risk of losing its allies?
The debate will be followed by a reception with canapés and drinks.
Registration for this event is closed.