Student event

European Public Policy Conference 2022

Join this year's digital European Public Policy Conference (EPPC). The conference theme is “EU Defence at a crossroad".

The European Public Policy Conference (EPPC) is a unique initiative that empowers public policy students to take a leading role in shaping the debate on critical European policy issues. This fully student-run event is sponsored by the IPLI Foundation and organized by the students of the Hertie School in Berlin. Thanks to a highly interactive format, the EPPC provides an unparalleled opportunity for future policymakers to engage with prominent political leaders and experts, and to address the pressing challenges that Europe faces in the twenty-first century. This year's conference marks the 14th edition of EPPC.

In a context of rising tensions around the globe and changing geopolitical landscapes, the EU is now obliged to seriously examine its defence strategy. Through several panel discussions, and interactive workshops,  topics such as EU positions regarding other states, relations against Russia, PESCO and NATO, and more will be covered. The geopolitical analysis is rooted in the real life experiences of individuals in order not to forget the impacts that the games of power have on people’s lives.