It’s time for European leaders to make bold decisions in the face of profound global change. This was the clear message framing the Time to Decide Europe Summit 2025, held on 2 December 2025 at the Erste Campus. And what better way to support politicians in making these conceptual leaps than to introduce them to some of today’s greatest economic and political thinkers?

Donald Trump’s second term forces Europe to redefine its role. Veronica Anghel explains why the EU must be more than a crisis manager – and how Vienna, as the home of the Europe’s Futures Initiative, becomes a symbol of dialogue and leadership in a fragmented world.

Alexander Schallenberg, President of the Europe’s Futures Initiative, about Europe’s geopolitical challenges, economic independence, and the future of liberal-democratic values.