How could the rise of new political forces in Western Europe affect the future of the European Union, transatlantic relations, and security?
The second panel of the public debate organised by Strategeo Institute in cooperation with Anglo-American University focused on the potential consequences of political changes in Germany and France for the Czech Republic and other Central European countries.
The panellists discussed the competitiveness of European economies, energy dependence, and the future of cooperation between European states. They also addressed the future development of relations with Russia, changing transatlantic ties, and the potential rise of protectionism.
Mirek Topolánek highlighted the structural problems of Western European economies and the need to modernise Czech industry.
Jan Zahradil placed current developments in a broader geopolitical context, while Dalibor Roháč emphasised the importance of democratic institutions and the search for new opportunities for cooperation among Central European countries.
The second panel featured:
- Mirek Topolánek, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic from 2006 to 2009
- Jan Zahradil, Founder of CAPS at CEVRO University, Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2024
- Dalibor Roháč, Director of Research at GLOBSEC
The debate was moderated by Jan Macháček, President of Strategeo Institute.
How might European cooperation evolve, and what should the Czech Republic do to strengthen its economic and security resilience?
Watch the full recording of the second panel on YouTube.
The debate was recorded in English.