PREVIOUS EVENT

Elections Briefing Series: Assessing The Geopolitical Implications of U.S. and EU Elections

More than 60 countries and half the world’s population–an estimated 4 billion people–will go to the polls in 2024, voting in all levels of elections: presidential, legislative, and local. During a tense period rife with geopolitical upheavals worldwide, this election year will be one of the most consequential in recent memory.

As part of Meridian’s Election Briefing Series, POLITICO and Meridian will team up to analyze key elections shaping the trajectories of the United States and the European Union. Through two engaging panel discussions, esteemed experts will shed light on the multifaceted dimensions of these electoral contests, exploring their implications not only for domestic governance but also for global geopolitics. Join us as we delve into the complexities of these pivotal elections and their potential impacts on economics, trade, and global alliances.

Monday, May 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET

9:00-9:45 AM – June 2024 EU Parliament Elections Under a Microscope

Kevin Baron

Editorial Director, POLITICO

Gavin Bade

Trade and Economics Reporter, POLITICO

Suzanne Lynch

Author, Global Playbook

Nicholas Vinocur

Editor-at-Large, POLITICO EU

9:45-10:30 AM – November 2024 U.S. Elections

Brakkton Booker

National Political Correspondent, POLITICO

Alexander Burns

Head of News, POLITICO

Charlie Mahtesian

Senior Politics Editor, POLITICO

Meredith McGraw

National Political Correspondent, POLITICO