Dr. Sebastian Kemper

Europe is entering a new era of geopolitical volatility. Conflicts and global chokepoints increasingly shape energy security and economic stability. From the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea and the Panama Canal, disruptions along key trade and energy routes reveal how vulnerable Europe’s interconnected energy system has become. At the same time, efforts to reduce old dependencies are creating new strategic risks linked to critical technologies, raw materials and infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the panel discussion will explore questions such as:

• Which geopolitical chokepoints pose the greatest threat to Europe’s energy security?

• Where are new strategic dependencies emerging despite diversification efforts?

• How can Europe develop a more coordinated and resilient response to prolonged geopolitical instability and growing strategic competition?

Join us and gain exciting insights into a highly topical issue!