the Future of Europe

As Europe faces an era of geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating climate transition and economic competition, leadership and unity are more vital than ever. What choices must Europe make to remain strong, sustainable and influential on the world stage?

To explore these questions, we welcome Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

Drawing on his international experience and commitment to Europe’s green and strategic agenda, he will share his vision for the continent’s future.

Europe at a Turning Point: Building a Climate-Ready, Competitive, and Independent Union

As one of Europe’s key political leaders, Wopke Hoekstra has been at the heart of decision-making in times of crisis and transformation. From financial stability to climate ambition, his career reflects a deep engagement with the strategic questions shaping Europe’s future.

Today, as EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Hoekstra stands at the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and sustainability. He brings a pragmatic yet forward-looking vision of how Europe can strengthen its competitiveness while leading the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

At a time when the continent faces the combined pressures of war, climate change, migration, and shifting power dynamics, Hoekstra’s perspective is both urgent and constructive, calling for unity, resilience, and innovation as the foundation for Europe’s next chapter.