Event

The EU in the Age of Trump: Evolution, Expansion, and the UK’s Diminishing Role?

Date
7 May 2025
Time
17:00 UK time
Speakers
Jonathan Freedland
Where
Somerville College, Flora Anderson Hall, Woodstock Road OX2 6HD
Series
Europeanist Society Oxford
Audience
Public
Booking
Required
In the seventh annual Julian Priestley Lecture, Jonathan Freedland explores how the evolving political landscape under Donald Trump demands a fundamental rethink of the UK´s relationship with Europe. With characteristic insight and clarity, Freedland examines the implications of America´s shifting global role and argues that the UK can no longer rely on traditional transatlantic assumptions. This lecture forms part of a series established in memory of Julian Priestley, former Secretary General of the European Parliament (1997 - 2007), honouring his deep commitment to the European ideal. This event is co-sponsored by the European Movement UK and features a drinks reception hosted by Baroness Royall, Principals of Somerville.