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.

The Silver Economy “l’economia d’argento”

January 11, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of human life on Earth, and the question of what the “new normal” will look like is subject for endless discussion. With…

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Digitalisation Debate

January 7, 2021

Europe is far behind the competition. When it comes to digitalisation, it is obvious to the least expert among us that the USA and China are streets ahead of Europe.…

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Interviewee: Xiaoxu Zhang, PhD candidate and Assistant Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen

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“A lot of Europeans assume values of the Western culture have the same dominance in China…”

December 28, 2020

An attempt to diversify narratives on cultural differences between China and Europe, and why bridging gaps is so difficult. Why is it so difficult for us to understand the…

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Online Panel Discussion on the real-life impacts of Brexit on Business on the 8th December 2020

December 23, 2020

United Europe hosted a discussion with guest panellists Christine-Anne Chévry of Airbus Helicopter, Florence Kaminska of DoCoMo Digital, Stuart Harbison of Hume Brophy and Neale Richmond, Member of Parliament in…

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EU Insights: The Brussels Effect – How the European Union rules the world

December 14, 2020

On Thursday, 17th December, 2020, 19:30 hrs (CET), we are welcoming Anu Bradford, Professor of Law at Columbia University. In her important new book “The Brussels Effect – How the…

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Green Deal: review on our online Roundtable Discussion with an introduction by Günther H. Oettinger

December 10, 2020

Introduction by Günther H. Oettinger, President of United Europe “We must reduce our emissions in all Member States of the European Union and also globally. Ursula von der Leyen and…

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New US Administration: statement by Günther H. Oettinger

December 9, 2020

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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."

"Young people do not think too deeply about the European peace project, but they casually accept the benefits of the international community. However, they do not give the EU institutions good grades. A change process is urgently needed. Otherwise, the EU risks losing its most important electorate."

"Young people do not think too deeply about the European peace project, but they casually accept the benefits of the international community. However, they do not give the EU institutions good grades. A change process is urgently needed. Otherwise, the EU risks losing its most important electorate."

"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."

"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."

"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 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 continent that knows its strengths will have the ability to shape its own destiny and find innovative, creative solutions to the coming challenges in the future as well."

"A continent that knows its strengths will have the ability to shape its own destiny and find innovative, creative solutions to the coming challenges in the future as well."

"If the EU is to retain its power to act, it needs to become more determined and more purposeful, because many European companies cannot wait for government guidance. Pioneers will have to get out there in front and make bold, pro-active decisions."

"If the EU is to retain its power to act, it needs to become more determined and more purposeful, because many European companies cannot wait for government guidance. Pioneers will have to get out there in front and make bold, pro-active decisions."

"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."

"Europe is our Business"

United Europe

Roundtable & Lectures

Young Professionals

Prominent Opinions

News

The Silver Economy “l’economia d’argento”

Digitalisation Debate

“A lot of Europeans assume values of the Western culture have the same dominance in China…”

Online Panel Discussion on the real-life impacts of Brexit on Business on the 8th December 2020

EU Insights: The Brussels Effect – How the European Union rules the world

Green Deal: review on our online Roundtable Discussion with an introduction by Günther H. Oettinger

New US Administration: statement by Günther H. Oettinger

The Silver Economy “l’economia d’argento”

Digitalisation Debate

“A lot of Europeans assume values of the Western culture have the same dominance in China…”