What Is Next for Canada and Europe's Relationship in the Face of US Economic Attacks?
A 150th Anniversary Tribute to Konrad Adenauer and His Legacy in Europe
Sep 10, 2026 — 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Join an evening discussion examining the future of Canada and Europe’s relationship in the face of United States economic pressure. The program will feature a keynote speech and panel discussion with European political and policy leaders, followed by an opportunity to consider the future of transatlantic cooperation.
About the Event:
A 150th Anniversary Tribute to Konrad Adenauer and His Legacy in Europe
Join an evening discussion examining the future of Canada and Europe’s relationship in the face of United States economic pressure. The program will feature a keynote speech and panel discussion with European political and policy leaders, followed by an opportunity to consider the future of transatlantic cooperation.
Speakers and participants
Professor Hans Gert Pöttering
Representative for European Affairs of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and former President of the European Parliament
Professor Sven Simon
Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Opening remarks by Dr. Bernd Althusmann
Director, Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Moderated by Professor Daniel Stockemer
Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies at the University of Ottawa