Join us for a special 45-minute Europe in Flux briefing - with same-day analysis of the 2025 EU State of the Union and its implications for European business leaders.

Sander Tordoir, Chief Economist at the Center for European Reform, joins Maria Demertzis, ESF Center Leader, to unpack what this year’s address tells us about the Commission’s direction – and the likely ripple effects for business strategy, risk and investment decisions.

We’ll focus on:

• What 2026 priorities signal for regulatory direction and capital allocation
• Key initiatives to watch - and where business may face tailwinds or headwinds
• How the speech aligns (or doesn’t) with market and trade expectations

This is the Commission President’s first address of her second term, and it’s expected to set a decisive tone for the years ahead.