Wenzao Ursuline University’s Graduate Institute of European Studies proudly hosted a high-level roundtable discussion to analyze the outcome of the recent 2024 European Parliament elections and its implications. The event gathered esteemed experts and scholars to deliberate on the geopolitical, security, and economic implications of the elections.
The participants included Yavor Kostadinov, Assistant Professor at Mingchuan University; Marcin Jerzewski, Head of the Taiwan Office of the European Values Center for Security Policy; Philipp Fluri, Visiting Professor in the Department of International Affairs at Wenzao University; and Vincent Rollet, Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of European Studies, Wenzao University. The event was moderated and hosted by Armin Ibitz, Chair of the Graduate Institute of European Studies at Wenzao University.
The discussion delved into critical issues surrounding the election outcome, focusing on three primary areas. First, the geopolitical implications and EU-Taiwan relations were examined, with experts considering the potential shifts in EU-Taiwan relations post-election, taking into account the new political landscape in Europe and its impact on diplomatic and economic ties.
Second, the panel explored EU security and defense issues, addressing concerns about regional stability and the EU’s strategic autonomy in the context of evolving global threats.
Lastly, the conversation covered the economic and trade implications of the election, with particular attention to trade policies and the broader economic outlook for the EU.
The roundtable highlighted the interconnectedness of global political dynamics and the significance of informed discourse on these pivotal issues. The experts readily addressed numerous questions from the audience, providing deeper insights and clarifications on the topics discussed.
