How Europe Can Stay Competitive Without Abandoning Its Values | Special TEE Discussion

<p>Is Europe losing its competitive edge? Can the EuropeanUnion remain economically strong while protecting its social model, environmental ambitions and democratic values?</p><p>In this special episode of <strong>Talk Eastern Europe</strong>, recorded at the <strong>Connecting EU Seminar</strong> in Sofia, Bulgaria and organised by the <strong>European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)</strong>, Adam Reichardt moderates a wide-ranging discussion on Europe&#39;s biggest economic and political challenges.</p><p>Joining the discussion are:</p><p>• Cillian Lohan – President, Civil Society Organisations Group (EESC)• Sandra Parthie – President, Employers&#39; Group (EESC)• Philipp Lausberg – Senior Analyst, European Policy Centre• Florian Marin – Workers&#39; Group (EESC)</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>As Europe faces growing geopolitical competition, economicfragmentation and rising security challenges, this conversation explores what the EU must do to remain prosperous—and united.</p><p>This episode was produced in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).Learn more about the event, including recordings from the discussions here: <a href="https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/our-events/events/defence-european-values-power-civil-society">https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/our-events/events/defence-european-values-power-civil-society</a></p><p>Talk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europemagazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.</p><p>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all majorplatforms.</p><p><strong>Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine </strong></p><p>Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/">https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Support us on Patreon</strong></p><p>Join our community for bonus content, early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/talkeasterneurope">https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Brief Eastern Europe Newsletter</strong></p><p>Weekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates,expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox: <a href="https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribe">https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribe</a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/">https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/">https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/</a></p>