Athens Brussels Review - Greek Edition

New Season, first episode. In dialogue with Maria Demertzis. The next EU MFF and the developments in France

The crisis in the Middle East has changed the geoeconomic landscape in Europe and the rest of the world. Four distinguished academics and think tankers analyze thecurrent state of play.

Our panel:

• Maria Demertzis, EUI, Florence School of Transnational Governance

• Elena Lazarou, General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy)

• Nikos Vettas, General Director, FEIR (IOBE)

• Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Advisory Board Member, Dianeosis

Host: John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head, Athens Digest

What are the possible ways out of the crisis in the Middle East? What role can the European Union — and its member states individually — play? And how vulnerable are our economies to the potential consequences of war?In this episode, we break down the geopolitical stakes, the options on the table, and the economic effects that could reach far beyond the region.Our panel: • Maria Demertzis, EUI, Florence School of Transnational Governance• Elena Lazarou, General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) • Nikos Vettas, General Director, FEIR (IOBE) • Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Advisory Board Member, Dianeosis Host: John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head, Athens Digest

A few hours after the extraordinary summit on transatlantic relations in Brussels, we assess the emerging geopolitical landscape and its impact on Europe. Our panel:

• Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board

• Elena Lazarou, General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy)

• Nikos Vettas, General Director, FEIR (IOBE)

•Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Advisory Board Member, Dianeosis

Host: John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head, Athens Digest

Four leading representatives from top think tanks break down the forces linking global developments with Europe and Greece. Our new season—the sixth in a row—kicks off with an important addition to our panel: Elena Lazarou. This episode’s agenda focuses on the evolving war in Ukraine and Europe’s role at this critical moment.

Our panel:• Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board
• Elena Lazarou, General Director, ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy)
• Nikos Vettas, General Director, FEIR (IOBE)
• Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Advisory Board Member, Dianeosis

Host: John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head, Athens Digest

This year, Europe Day coincides with the first 100+ days of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States. How is the landscape now shaping up—economically and beyond? What challenges lie ahead for the European Union, 75 years after the Schuman Declaration?

Our panel:

Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board

Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director

Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board

John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of Athens Digest

How effective can Europe’s increased investment in defense spending be, both in the short and medium term? With the shifting dynamics of global politics and the evolving policies of President Trump, Europe faces new challenges. How Greece fits into this new reality?

Our panel:

Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board

Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director

Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board

John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of Athens Digest

A few hours after Trump's inauguration in the US, we focus on the next day's scenarios for Europe

Our panel:

Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board

Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director

Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board

John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The first episode of this season focuses on the challenges facing the world, Europe, and Greece following the American elections, and the responses that Brussels must provide.

Our panel:

Maria Demertzis, Leader ESF, The Conference Board

Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director

Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board

John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of Athens Digest

The final episode of the season arrives just days after Ursula von der Leyen received a positive vote from the European Parliament for the Presidency of the European Commission and only hours after U.S. President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for the November elections. What do these developments mean for Europe and Greece?

Our panel:

Maria Demertzis, Bruegel, Senior Fellow

Nikos Vettas, FEIR (IOBE) General Director,

Thodoris Georgakopoulos, Dianeosis, Advisory Board

John Papageorgiou, Founder & Head of the Athens Digest