The transatlantic relationship is undergoing many changes. One relates to the attention and interests of the United States, which is looking increasingly toward the Pacific theatre, a region that is naturally more important for them.

What potential scenarios from the upcoming US elections could influence the stability and cooperation between the US and the EU? How should European nations prepare for potential shifts in US funding of NATO, particularly in light of presidential candidate Trump’s stance on equalising military expenditures? What could we expect in terms of trade barriers that may emerge from strained US-EU relations? How can we ensure stable relations between the US and EU, regardless of election outcome? 

Confirmed speakers:

Ondřej Kovařík, Member of the European Parliament

Rastislav Káčer, Former Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic

Jonathan Miller, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Affairs, National Defence and National Security, Macdonald-Laurier Institute

The moderator of the event is Jan Macháček, Board Member, Institute for Politics and Society.

The closed debate will be held on August 30, 2024, from 16:00 to 17:30. The working language of this side session is English. The event is by invitation only.