Britain’s Role in Europe

Britain is one of the most important partners of Germany in Europe, yet the upcoming referendum might force the UK out of the EU. Together with invited guests, we discussion explored the historical and political aspects of the British-European relationship as well as the future of Britain and Germany in the EU.

Guests:David Lidington | UK Minister of State for Europe
Joschka Fischer | Former German Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice Chancellor

Opening remarks by
Marcel Fratzscher | President, German Institute for Economic Research
Christian Odendahl | Chief Economist, Centre for European Reform

Discussant:
Judy Dempsey | Editor in Chief of Strategic Europe, Carnegie Europe