Europe finds itself in troubling times. Trump has indicated that European NATO allies have to contribute more for US military protection, and has even called America's loyalty to the alliance into question. President Putin is pursuing expansionism. With the civil war still raging in Syria, Turkey plays a key role in European security, but the NATO country is sliding toward a dictatorship and the refugee deal with the EU is threatening to collapse. Populists have driven Britain out of the EU.          

What do all these events mean for Europe’s security? Is it time for one European army? Can that idea really work in practice? Is Mogherini's two-speed defense idea going to work? Does Europe needs Germany to take the lead? Does Europe need stricter border control and policies? Join this Debate Café and discuss with a panel of experts the challenges that lie ahead.

Moderator: Vigjilenca Abazi, Assistant Professor EU constitutional & institutional Law

Panelists: - Hylke Dijkstra, Assistant Professor in Political Science / - Andrea Ott, Associate Professor of European Union Law / - Petar Petrov, Assistant Professor in International Relations and EU Foreign and Security Policy / 

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The Debate Café is an activity organized by Studium Generale in cooperation with a student association. It covers important recent developments in science and society. It’s a meeting place for experts, researchers and students. The Debate Café will be held in an informal setting. A panel of experts will talk about their research and its relation to and impact on society. Everyone in the audience can go into debate with the panel and exchange views and ideas. This debate cafe is organized by Studium Generale in cooperation with the student associations UNSA and ESA Concordantia.