How Populism Shapes Europe's Capacity to Commit

9:00 am - 10:00 am
How Populism Shapes Europe's Capacity to Commit
Tuesday, 01. September
Content
CCA – Köstler-Einem Saal
60 minutes
English
First come first serve

Europe’s long-term financial commitments, from climate and security to foreign aid and enlargement, depend on political trust that is increasingly contested. This session explores how populist narratives reshape public spending choices and erode institutional credibility. What happens when democratic cycles collide with long-term obligations – and can Europe still honour its commitments?

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Speaker

Nika Kovač

Executive Director of D-Hub D-Hub
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Speaker

Ivan Krastev

Albert Hirschman Permanent Fellow Institute for Human Sciences, IWM Vienna
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Moderator

Hanna Sakhno

Policy Economist | Board Member SEO Amsterdam Economics | Club Alpbach Netherlands