In this timely conversation, the European Parliament’s First Vice-President, Othmar Karas, sits down with Harvard Belfer Center’s Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, for a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the European Union and identifying key strategic policy areas. Through evaluating core democratic principles, the implementation of the bloc’s open strategic autonomy, and strengthening economic competitiveness, FVP Karas will provide valuable insights into the future trajectory of European security and multilateralism as a whole.