United Europe

"Europe is our Business"

We want to build a Europe that can ensure peace, liberty and prosperity for the next generation of Europeans.

Roundtable & Lectures

In the format of our Roundtables and Lectures, select groups of business leaders discuss issues that are relevant to the future of their companies with high-ranking European politicians and experts.

Young Professionals

With our flagship project, the Young Professionals Seminars, we want to win the younger generation over to our idea of a united, competitive and diverse Europe.

Prominent Opinions

The “Prominent Opinions” offer a diverse overview of opinions and proposed solutions from business leaders, politicians and scientists on the subject of Europe.

Panel discussion: “After the U.S. Election – What to expect from the new Presidency”

November 17, 2020

After days of projections, it was clear last week that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had won the race for the presidency of the United States. The outcome of the…

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#EuropeExplained: The European Court of Human Rights

November 12, 2020

The new video series #EuropeExplained speaks the language of young Europeans: The aim is to reach out to a young audience far from politics and to support them to form…

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Lecture with Prof. Key Pousttchi: An end to fake digitalisation

November 10, 2020

“Digitalization is an important part of our daily life and our industrial competitiveness.” Günther H. Oettinger, President of United Europe, stressed in the introduction of the lecture that the European…

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Carbon Border Act: Regulation or Taxation

November 9, 2020

Online Panel Discussion in cooperation with Würth Group The European Union’s climate objectives are challenging and so are the effects of global climate change. To reduce CO2 emissions, the European…

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New study by United Europe and ESMT Berlin shows political commitment increasingly important for CEOs and managing directors

October 29, 2020

Political and social engagement is a relevant topic for European business leaders. CEOs are increasingly making public statements on political issues in order to make a positive contribution to socially…

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Fake News and Misinformation on WhatsApp & Co.

October 20, 2020

A study on the underestimated role of messenger services in Europe by United Europe’s Young Professional Advisors Oliver Behr and Karl Luis Neumann. The amount, the reach and the speed…

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Panel Discussion about the planned Carbon Border Act

October 15, 2020

The European Commission plans the introduction of a pan-European carbon tax that is linked to the Green Deal to achieve the 2030 climate goals. The proposal for a carbon adjustment…

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"Europe’s diversity is a source of immense potential. But we need to have the confidence to utilize it. Together, for a strong and self-assured Europe."

"Europe’s diversity is a source of immense potential. But we need to have the confidence to utilize it. Together, for a strong and self-assured Europe."

"Europe is lacking efficiency these days. Germany has every reason to act smaller on the European stage and needs to stop making solitary decisions."

"Europe is lacking efficiency these days. Germany has every reason to act smaller on the European stage and needs to stop making solitary decisions."

"Europe is a great collection of cultures, a community that is powerful in its union and one that has achieved – and can still achieve – a great deal."

"Europe is a great collection of cultures, a community that is powerful in its union and one that has achieved – and can still achieve – a great deal."

"The European model of a liberal society and free trade is at stake. Only a unified and strong EU can guarantee a safe future for it's economy."

"The European model of a liberal society and free trade is at stake. Only a unified and strong EU can guarantee a safe future for it's economy."

"Europe needs the support of a high-performing transport infrastructure in order to compete. Otherwise it will not be able to accommodate future transport growth."

"Europe needs the support of a high-performing transport infrastructure in order to compete. Otherwise it will not be able to accommodate future transport growth."

"Europe finally needs an answer to the US digital model. Governments should therefore invest in digitisation and technology."

"Europe finally needs an answer to the US digital model. Governments should therefore invest in digitisation and technology."

"Europe can take a leading role in shaping the economic and social future. We have to think about Europe as a whole, and present our unique strengths confidently on the global stage."

"Europe can take a leading role in shaping the economic and social future. We have to think about Europe as a whole, and present our unique strengths confidently on the global stage."

"A united Europe is stronger and more valuable for the European states, for European citizens and for the world."

"A united Europe is stronger and more valuable for the European states, for European citizens and for the world."

"We need a strong guiding principle for Europe to convince all EU citizens of the future opportunities and advantages of a strong Europe. This principle is the “Europe of ideas”."

"We need a strong guiding principle for Europe to convince all EU citizens of the future opportunities and advantages of a strong Europe. This principle is the “Europe of ideas”."

"Europe is our Business"

United Europe

Roundtable & Lectures

Young Professionals

Prominent Opinions

News

Panel discussion: “After the U.S. Election – What to expect from the new Presidency”

#EuropeExplained: The European Court of Human Rights

Lecture with Prof. Key Pousttchi: An end to fake digitalisation

Carbon Border Act: Regulation or Taxation

New study by United Europe and ESMT Berlin shows political commitment increasingly important for CEOs and managing directors

Panel Discussion about the planned Carbon Border Act

Panel discussion: “After the U.S. Election – What to expect from the new Presidency”

#EuropeExplained: The European Court of Human Rights

Lecture with Prof. Key Pousttchi: An end to fake digitalisation