Our Spotlight events are part of the Pariser Platz Dialogue, a series of high-level events bringing together French and German decision-makers for an exchange of ideas throughout the year. The Pariser Platz Dialogue series is kindly supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
05/2025: SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTINE LAGARDE
Europe’s Role in a Fragmented World

We are honored to welcome Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, in Berlin for a keynote speech on Europe’s role in a fragmented world. Coming shortly after the inauguration of the new German government, this timely speech will provide insightful perspectives on Europe’s economic leadership.
Amidst a fragmenting global landscape and mounting geoeconomic pressures, the European Union faces critical challenges: How to strengthen competitiveness and build up economic sovereignty while maintaining open and predictable global economic relations? What is the role of the Franco-German partnership in steering Europe through this new era?
Welcome by Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School and moderated discussion by Johannes Lindner, Co-Director of the Jacques Delors Centre
Seats are limited – registration required!
This Spotlight event is part of the Pariser Platz Dialogue, a series of high-level events bringing together French and German decision-makers for an exchange of ideas throughout the year. The Pariser Platz Dialogue series is kindly supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.