One thing Putin and Trump certainly seem to have in common: a strong, free, democratic Europe is a thorn in their side alike. The U.S. security strategy calls for the dismantling of the EU, not to mention Putin’s funded hate and disinformation campaigns against a “weak” Europe—and both Trump and Putin support far-right nationalist parties with whom they share the common enemy  EU. How can we in Europe protect ourselves from seeing the most successful peace project on our continent meet a miserable end? How can we preserve and protect our democracies in an age when propaganda on social media is cheaper and more effective than tanks and drones? Isn’t a joint defense by all member states far more cost-effective and powerful than national solo efforts? What role can and should Austria play in a European security architecture? Shouldn’t we, as Europeans, understand that we can only be strong together?

Guests:
Damian Böselager (MEP, Volt)
Anna Pattermann (Ukrainian activist, chairwoman Unlimited Democracy)
Christoph Schwarz (Senior Research Fellow, AIES)

Host:

Alexis Eremia (Co-founder & Director Impact Hub Vienna)

⏰ 11. Juni,  17:30 - 19:00 Uhr

📍Impact Hub Vienna, Lindengasse 56/18-19, 1070 Vienna, Austria