Stability First, Growth Eventually? – Marco Buti on the Future of the EU

Europe is fracturing. And not from outside attacks but from its own inability to choose. As geopolitical pressures mount and the old logic of integration breaks down, one question becomes unavoidable: can the EU still act collectively when it matters most? 

We sit down with Marco Buti, the former Director-General of EU Economic Affairs and one of Europe’s foremost insiders. Discussing the key trade-offs shaping Europe’s future, from sovereignty and fiscal autonomy to industrial policy and defence, the conversation goes beyond individual policy areas to examine a broader shift: why crises no longer seem to produce the same momentum toward deeper integration, challenging the long-standing logic associated with Jean Monnet.

Join us on the 13th of May at 13:00-14:00, in the E-Hall of the Roeterseiland campus!

🗓️ Wednesday, 13th May 2026

⏰ From 13:00 to 14:00

📍E-hall, REC