Forum France

Europe’s economic and strategic landscape is evolving rapidly, demanding bold leadership and decisive action. As the EU navigates complex transitions on energy, defence, sustainability and digitalisation, France remains a vital player at the heart of European policymaking. 

Forum France brings together key policymakers, businesses with a strong presence in France, and stakeholders to explore whether Europe can thrive in an increasingly competitive world and identify the bold actions needed to stay in the race. From industrial transformation to strategic autonomy, what lessons can the EU take from its second strongest economic powerhouse? 

Join us for a France-focused policy week as we tackle pressing issues and shape a stronger, more united, forward-looking chapter in Berlaymont–Elysée relations. 

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- How are internal power shifts within the EU - such as a more assertive France, a less predictable Franco-German axis, and the rising influence of countries like Poland - reshaping the bloc's ability to respond to geopolitical and economic challenges? What does this mean for EU policy coherence and resilience moving forward?
- How can Europe strengthen its global competitiveness amid rising geopolitical tensions, and what are the strategic implications for the resilience and diversification of its supply chains?

- How can the EU, with the support of France, uphold open and fair trade in an increasingly disrupted global landscape?
- In light of imposed tariffs and the current transatlantic relationship, should Europe seek alternative trade partners in the global market?
- Which like-minded countries would be able to offer Europe a viable alternative to the U.S.?

- What role can national champions in strategic sectors play in enhancing Europe’s industrial strength and technological leadership?
- How can France steer EU policy on industrial strategy, and what lessons can be drawn from its approach?
- What financing tools and public-private partnerships are required to support EU-wide industrial modernisation?

- How can Europe create a more coherent regulatory framework to scale innovation and support SMEs – as they make up a significant portion of the bloc’s economic fabric?
- In what ways can France help shape EU-wide support systems for start-ups and SMEs, leading by example in policy alignment and implementation?

- How can the EU strengthen its technological and industrial capacity to reduce reliance on foreign powers for critical and emerging technologies?
- In the wake of initiatives like the AI Action Summit in France, how can national leadership contribute to a cohesive European strategy for AI infrastructure and governance?

- How can the EU balance the need for strategic autonomy in defence with maintaining strong transatlantic partnerships?
- What proposals can the European Commission put forward to help build a genuine EU-wide market for defence equipment, including by simplifying and harmonising regulatory frameworks?

- What European specific policies or initiatives will be most effective in accelerating the green transition in key industrial sectors?
- How is France balancing its push for industrial competitiveness with its commitment to EU climate neutrality goals by 2050?

Speakers:

- How effective has the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) been in promoting regenerative agriculture and sustainability, and what reforms are still needed to better align Europe with climate resilience goals?
- How can innovation – particularly through emerging startups in countries like France—contribute to enhancing resource efficiency within the EU’s food systems?

- How can the EU secure affordable energy across the bloc to support industrial competitiveness and its strategic autonomy?
- France strongly supports efforts to strengthen the EU’s energy security and reduce reliance on external sources. How can this be achieved in a cost-effective and sustainable manner?
- Long considered a declining option, what role could nuclear energy now play in shaping Europe's future energy mix?

Arthur Corbin
Business Adviser, EVP Stéphane Séjourné
European Commission
Geneviève Pons
Director General and Vice President
Europe Jacques Delors
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