IE Executive Breakfast: Beyond Brexit – Rethinking the Future of EU–UK Relations

IE Executive Breakfast

Beyond Brexit: Rethinking the Future of EU–UK Relations

As geopolitical and economic realities evolve, the EU and the UK face an increasingly urgent question: how can they work together to strengthen their shared security, competitiveness, and prosperity?

Drawing on a new policy brief developed by the IE Global Policy Center in collaboration with Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, this masterclass will explore practical pathways towards a more strategic and mutually beneficial relationship. From security and defence to technology, innovation, and industrial cooperation, Dr. Ilke Toygür will examine how both sides can build a stronger partnership in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.Ten years after Brexit, this timely session offers a forward-looking perspective on the UK’s role in Europe and the opportunities to shape a more resilient future together.

About Our Speaker

Dr. Ilke Toygür is Director of the IE Global Policy Center and Professor of the Geopolitics of Europe at IE University’s School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs. She is also a Senior Associate with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS and an elected board member of the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA).

Her expertise includes European integration, EU institutions, the geopolitics of Europe, transatlantic relations, and democracy in Western Europe. Her research and commentary have appeared in leading international publications and institutions, including the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and the Brookings Institution. She is also a frequent commentator on European affairs in the international media.

We look forward to welcoming you to this thought-provoking session, where we will explore opportunities to shape a more collaborative and forward-looking future for EU–UK relations.

Event Agenda

08:30–08:45 Welcome and Registration

08:45–10:00 Masterclass — “Beyond Brexit: Rethinking the Future of EU–UK Relations”

10:00–10:30 Open Networking

Register now!

Can’t join us on the day? Stay in touch: uk@ie.edu