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Dear friends of the European Parliamentary Association,

The European Parliamentary Association, the Hanns-Seidel Stiftung and SME Europe are pleased to invite you to a public debate in French and English, with interpretation, entitled: "75 years later: can Robert Schuman's vision still inspire the European economy? This event will take place on Tuesday, July 8, from 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm, at the headquarters of the European Parliamentary Association (76 allée de la Robertsau, Strasbourg).

To take part in this meeting, please confirm your attendance by completing this form: https://forms.gle/puQwpnZszDsBiqCi6

We will have the pleasure of debating the main economic challenges facing Europe with :

• Jean-Dominique Giuliani, President of the Robert Schuman Foundation

And three Members of the European Parliament:

• Markus Ferber (Germany), coordinator of the EPP Group in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Chairman of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Vice-President of the EPA

• Fabienne Keller (France), Quaestor of the European Parliament, member of the Committee on Budgets, shadow rapporteur for the Renew Europe group on the EU's new long-term budget, Vice-President of the EPA

• Iuliu Winkler (Romania), Vice-Chairman of the Committee on International Trade, Vice-Chairman of SME Europe

75 years ago, Robert Schuman laid the foundations for what was to become the European Union. His vision of a united Europe, based on economic cooperation to guarantee lasting peace, has evolved into one of the world's most ambitious political projects.

As we celebrate this anniversary, the EU is facing crucial questions about its future, such as trade tensions with the United States, the new commitment of member states to significantly increase their defense spending, and the economic and societal issues linked to the ecological transition.

Faced with these challenges, how can we reinterpret Robert Schuman's vision to protect and revitalize the European economy?

The conference will be followed by a cocktail reception.

This event is supported by the City of Strasbourg, the Collectivité européenne d'Alsace, the Région Grand Est and the Préfecture de la Région Grand Est.