Europe on its own? Navigating a future without America

Europe is under threats from all sides: from the East, where Russia is continuing its war of aggression against Ukraine while targeting Europe with hybrid campaigns, sabotage and disinformation campaigns. But also from the West: the United States is not only showing signs of disengagement but, in some areas, active hostility toward European interests—cutting military aid to Ukraine, sidelining Europeans from negotiations with Russia, questioning commitments to European defence, and taking an aggressive stance on trade, technology, and freedom of speech. Is the US still a reliable ally? Against this background, one thing is clear: Europe must step up and take control of its own future. But how? Watch our expert panel for a high-stakes discussion on the critical challenges ahead: ➡️ Europe's defence without the US: what would a reduced US commitment mean for deterrence and security in Europe? ➡️ Supporting Ukraine without Washington: what security guarantees can Europe offer to Kyiv without Washington? Can a sustainable deal be reached that prevents future Russian aggression? ➡️ Transatlantic tech tensions: how is Washington’s aggressive stance on European technology impacting Europe's industries and sovereignty? 🎙️ Speakers 🔷 Steven Everts, Director, EUISS 🔷 Clotilde Bômont, Senior Policy Analyst, Cyber and Digital technologies, EUISS 🔷 Ondrej Ditrych, Senior Analyst, Russia and the Eastern Neighbourhood, EUISS 🔷 Giuseppe Spatafora, Research Analyst, Transatlantic and EU-NATO relations, EUISS