Arantxa Gonzalez-Laya

Arancha González-Laya, former Spanish foreign minister and dean at Sciences Po, discusses Europe's need for action amid global instability. She emphasizes leveraging energy market integration and strengthening the internal market to enhance resilience against coercion. Her insights also cover the implications of US foreign policy on NATO deterrence and the urgent need for a unified European defense strategy. Aitor Hernández-Morales then profiles EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, focusing on his affordable housing initiative and strategies to reduce reliance on Russian gas.

In this discussion, Arantxa Gonzalez-Laya, former foreign minister of Spain, and Gabrielius Landsbergis, former foreign minister of Lithuania, dissect Europe's response to the Trump era. They explore Europe's evolving defense strategies amid U.S. shifts, emphasizing self-reliance and military investment due to threats from Russia. The duo also navigates trade tensions, advocating for strategic resilience against rising protectionism while safeguarding open markets. Their insights reveal the complexities of Europe’s geopolitical landscape in these tumultuous times.