Where is Germany heading - and what does it mean for Europe?

With Robert Habeck, Professor of Practice at CBS and former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Germany, and Lykke Friis, PhD and Director of Think Tank EUROPA

Germany is at a political crossroads. Europe’s largest economy is under pressure, energy policy has become a matter of national security, and war and geopolitical uncertainty are placing new demands on the country’s role in Europe.

This evening brings together two prominent voices with extensive knowledge of German and European politics: Robert Habeck, Professor of Practice at CBS and former German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and Lykke Friis, Director of Think Tank EUROPA and former Danish Minister for Climate and Energy.

Together, they will examine the current situation in Germany and discuss some of the defining questions facing the country: What do the rise of the AfD and the shifting political landscape mean for Germany’s future direction? How can the country restore its economic strength? And what choices lie ahead in the areas of energy and security?

The conversation will also turn to Europe. What role should Germany play at a time of war, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing transatlantic relations? What responsibilities come with being Europe’s largest economy? And what does Germany’s development mean for the future of Europe?