The BCCG’s London and Southern England Committee, in partnership with Sovereign Strategy cordially invites you to a panel discussion examining the results of the EU and UK elections and their impact on national security, trade and foreign and defence policy.
Panel discussion:
Understanding the impact of the EU elections – What is the future of the EU and UK’s relationship?
Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Time: 15:30 – 18:30 h BST
Location: Intuit HQ – 5th Floor, Cardinal Place, 80 Victoria St, London SW1E 5JL
With the political landscape poised to change, and foreign policy influencing many people’s votes, we will look at how the EU and UK can strengthen ties and set out a positive vision for cooperation and collaboration across key sectors.
The high-level panel discussion with distinguished policymakers from within the European Union and the UK will allow both parties to reflect on the recent European Union (EU) elections and the UK elections. Moreover, with just four days after the UK elections these discussions will present a unique opportunity to explore the evolving dynamics of the future EU-UK relations. With the political landscape in flux, it is imperative to consider strategies for strengthening ties and enhancing cooperation across many sectors including economic and trade relations, renewed cooperation agreements in the field of renewable energy, R&D, security and defence collaboration.
The insights from the panel discussions will be pivotal for informing both the UK and EU foreign policy, trade and security agendas.
Please join us for what is sure to be an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the future of UK and EU relationship.
Programme:
15:30 h – 16:00 h: Arrival & Registration
16:00 h – 16:05 h: Welcome Remarks
– York-Alexander von Massenbach, Chairman of the UK London Regional Committee and a member of the Board of BCCG
– Joel Gladwin, Senior Manager, International Corporate Affairs at Intuit.
16:05 h – 16:15 h: Keynote Speech
– H.E. Miguel Berger, German Ambassador to the United Kingdom
16:15 h – 17:00 h: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Suzy Jagger, Deputy Foreign Editor, The Times
– David McAllister MEP, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee
– Elmar Brok, Former Member of the European Parliament
– Professor Sarah Hall, Deputy Director, UK in a Changing Europe
– Stella Creasy MP, Labour MP for Walthamstow and Chair of the Labour Movement for Europe
17:00 h – 17:20 h: Q&A
17:20 h – 17:30 h: Closing Remarks
– Alan Donnelly, Executive Chairman, Sovereign Strategy
17:30 h – 18:30 h: Networking Drinks
A drinks and networking reception will take place shortly after the reception.
Participation notes:
The number of participants is limited. Registrations will be considered in the order of their receipt.
Please note that photographs and footage might be taken at this event, which will be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in our social media channel. Please contact us, if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
