Debate | After the Draghi Report: The Role of Central Europe in Strengthening EU Competitiveness

How does artificial intelligence factor into these changes? And what role do modern industrial policy or state-backed capital play, and what does this mean for the economic functioning of our region?
In addition to expert perspectives, there will be room for your opinions, and time will also be set aside to reflect on specific paths that could help us prepare for these challenges and how Central Europe can contribute to a stronger and more competitive Europe.
Guests:
Michiel Foulon, University of Antwerp
Melchior Szczepanik, PISM Brussels Office
Dominika Remžová, CEIAS
Rebeka Hengalová, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute
Moderator:
Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
When: Monday, March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (followed by networking)
Where: EUROPEUM Offices, Square Ambiorix 10, 1000 Brussels
The discussion will take the closed format of a roundtable. If you are interested, please register by clicking the link below.










