Emmanuel Macron and the Future of Europe

• Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies
• Ukraine

Europe’s lasting stability can only be ensured by addressing grievances that have fueled Russia’s hostility toward the West

This seminar will focus on William Drozdiak's latest publication: The Last President of Europe

Emmanuel Macron's Race to Revive France and Save the World'. His presentation will feature President Emmanuel Macron, who has taken the lead role in searching for a peaceful compromise to defuse military tensions between Moscow and Kyiv. The war between Russia and Ukraine has starkly illustrated Europe’s vulnerability in an era of resurgent big-power rivalry. Ever since he became France’s youngest leader, Macron has believed that Europe’s lasting stability can only be ensured by addressing grievances that have fueled Russia’s hostility toward the West and pushed Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime into the arms of China. Yet the paltry results from Macron’s mediation so far suggests Russia seems primarily interested in pursuing direct negotiations with the United States about reshaping Europe’s security order.

On premise places are on a first-come, first serve basis. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to participate.