Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Hosts IEP Centre for European Studies Conference

Friday, January 16, 2026 - 16:39

The conference “The Future of Europe’s Security”, co-organised by the Portuguese Association of European Law (APDE) and the Centre for European Studies of the Institute for Political Studies at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (IEP-UCP), will take place at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation on 27 January.

This event invites reflection on the main strategic, political and economic challenges facing the European Union in a rapidly changing international context.

The panel will feature interventions by:

  • the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel,
  • the Director of the Institute for Political Studies, Professor Mónica Dias,
  • European Commission representative, Sofia Moreira de Sousa,
  • OCDE Deputy Director, Antonio Ferreira Gomes,
  • President of AICEP, Madalena Oliveira e Silva
  • Secretary of State for European Affairs, Inês Domingos.

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At a time when European security and defence play a central role within the European project, this conference offers a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge, engage with experts and participate in a current, multidisciplinary debate.

The conference promotes critical dialogue on foreign policy, defence, economic issues and strategic autonomy, encouraging active participation from all those interested in the future of Europe