About this event

Europe is at a turning point - tested by trade wars, geopolitical conflict, and shifting global power dynamics, yet facing a defining opportunity to shape its own future.

In this webinar, Hélène Baudchon of BNP Paribas explores how Europe is responding to successive global shocks - from U.S. tariff tensions to conflict in the Middle East - and what these disruptions mean for the EU's resilience, strategic autonomy and long-term revival.

This session will be presented in French.

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Agenda

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Europe in 2025: Signs of Resistance and Awakening

Why Europe may emerge stronger despite mounting external pressures - supported by strategic initiatives such as the Competitiveness Compass, the Mario Draghi report, and renewed focus on the Single Market.

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2025-2026: From One Shock to the Next

How escalating regional instability, NATO dynamics, trade tensions, and commodity market disruption could reshape Europe’s economic outlook and strategic positioning.

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Europe vs. the U.S. and China: The Global Power Balance

A comparative look at the structural strengths, vulnerabilities, and internal pressures shaping the next phase of global competition.

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Q&A

An open discussion with the speaker

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Macrobond x BNP Paribas

This webinar brings together two perspectives essential for understanding Europe's evolving role in the global economy. Macrobond provides the integrated data and research platform that institutional economists rely on to bring together diverse global datasets, build forward-looking analysis and shape strategic perspectives. BNP Paribas France brings the applied economics perspective - leveraging Macrobond across its economics team to develop forecasts, support collaborative research and analyze major geopolitical and macroeconomic themes, including Europe's position between the U.S. and China.

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