Arancha González Laya, Catherine de Vries and Frederick Studemann in conversation

As geopolitical tensions rise, global institutions weaken and the international order becomes increasingly fragmented, Europe faces a defining question: can it remain united, prosperous and influential in a rapidly changing world?

In this timely conversation, Frederick Studemann, Literary Editor of the Financial Times, brings together two leading European voices to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent today. Former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Arancha González Laya, author of Solos en el Mundo: Estados Unidos amenaza, Rusia hace la guerra, China reconstruye un imperio... ¿Y Europa? examines how growing geopolitical rivalry and the erosion of international cooperation are reshaping the global landscape. Catherine de Vries, Vice Dean of IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs and author of the forthcoming How Europe Survives, explores the remarkable adaptability and resilience that have enabled Europe to navigate successive crises.

A thought-provoking conversation about the future of Europe, the changing global order and the ideas that will shape the decades ahead.

Event in English with translation to Spanish