Future of Europe
Future of Europe
Mission of the program
The Future of Europe research program examines the evolving political, economic, and institutional landscape of the EU in the face of the mounting global and challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, the rise of the far right, and the breaking of the multilateral order among others. This initiative provides anticipatory analysis transversal policy areas, such as the future of the Single Market, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and governance reforms in an expanded Union.
The program explores how the EU can enhance competitiveness and resilience through by addressing key policy dilemmas across open strategic autonomy, enlargement, and integration. Through policy briefs, in-depth reports, and high-level convenings with policymakers and stakeholders, it aims to inform policy and generate new solutions for a more resilient, cohesive Europe.
Publications
News
Finance, Defence and Cohesion: Can the E6 Drive Consensus Across the Union?
On Friday, October 16th, 2026, the Global Policy Center at IE University, in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), the Institut Jacques Delors, and the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), hosted the fifth edition of the Future of Europe Debates at the IE Tower in Madrid. Titled "Can the E6 become the engine for a geopolitical Union?", the high-level roundtable brought together experts and representatives from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland to examine how this new format can drive reforms and consensus in a 27-member bloc.
21/10/2026
GPC Chair and Dean Enrico Letta highlights the need for Europe-Latin America cooperation at the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2026
On January 28th and 29th, the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2026 was held in Panama City, organized by CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in partnership with the Government of Panama.
29/01/2026
Global Policy Center participated in a briefing session at the European External Action Service (EEAS)
On 4 December, the Global Policy Center participated in an EEAS Briefing titled “A New Europe in a World of Variable Geometries: A Conversation with Enrico Letta, Catherine de Vries, and Ilke Toygür” held at the EEAS Headquarters in Brussels.
09/12/2025
