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Draft program as of Feb. 9, 2026 – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

April 9-10, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain As political developments in the United States, China and elsewhere shift the geopolitical

landscape in fundamental ways, Europe increasingly finds itself on its own — whether it

wants to be or not. With so many pressing challenges on the horizon, what does this new

geopolitical reality mean for Europe? And how do its citizens want to see it tackle policy on

issues like energy, mobility, defense and tech? The European Pulse Forum explores these

core questions about the future of Europe in Barcelona, turning to original polling data

from six EU countries to better understand how Europeans feel about the path forward.

Day 1: Welcome and Poll Presentation | El Born

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Registration

6:45 – 6:50 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks from Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona

6:50 – 7:00 p.m. Opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Unveiling the European Pulse Poll

The centerpiece to the European Pulse Forum is a poll of Europeans in six different

countries — Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain — to understand

how they feel about the most pressing issues facing Europe today and how they

believe policymakers should tackle those challenges. Is the European Union up for

the challenges facing Europe today? How should the EU and member states handle

rising energy prices and the transition toward electric vehicles? Should there be a

European army? This session will share toplines and key takeaways from the

exclusive poll, with more to come during the full-day forum on Friday.

7:15 – 7:30 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

7:30 – 7:50 p.m. SPOTLIGHT DISCUSSION | Spain in Europe

Since it joined the European Union 40 years ago, Spain has become an integral part

of policymaking and power dynamics in Europe. What role do Spanish officials play

in Brussels, and what’s the interplay like between officials in the EU capital and

those making key decisions here in Spain? This discussion will bring together

Spanish officials based in Madrid, Barcelona and Brussels to understand how Spain

makes its mark on European policymaking — and the ways Brussels’ decisions

trickle down in domestic politics here in Spain.

7:50 – 8:45 p.m. Networking reception

8:30 – 10:30 p.m. VIP dinner (nearby location)

Day 2: Policy Panels and Interviews | Museo de la Ciencia CosmoCaixa

9:00 – 9:40 a.m. Registration and welcome coffee

9:40 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

9:45 – 9:50 a.m. Opening remarks from our partner

9:50 – 10:10 a.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

10:10 – 10:45 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Energy policy

Europe is at a crossroads on energy policy. From its efforts to move away from

Russian oil and gas after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine to the EU’s plans to

decarbonize its grid to the soaring prices for consumers, the energy landscape in

Europe has shifted momentously in recent years. This session will unveil the energy

policy results center on four core themes covered in the European Pulse Poll: energy

security, decarbonization efforts, energy supply and energy prices.

10:45 – 11:20 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Mobility policy

The way Europeans get around is changing rapidly, and more change is on the

horizon. The rise of electric vehicles, EU-level efforts to phase out combustion

engines, the early plans to introduce self-driving taxis in some European countries

and the rise of movements pushing for national or EU-wide rail tickets are just a few

of the developments transforming the mobility industry today. How do Europeans

feel about these shifts, and what do they hope to see from European-level

policymakers and politicians in their own national governments? This session will

explore the mobility-related results of the European Pulse Poll and dig into the

policy implications with insights from high-level practitioners.

11:20 – 11:45 a.m. Coffee / networking break

11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW with our partner

12:00 – 12:35 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL

DISCUSSION | Affordability & inequality

From the rising cost of housing to soaring energy prices to broad-scale inflation,

Europeans are paying more for core aspects of their daily lives — and in many cases,

struggling to do so. In which areas are Europeans surveyed in the European Pulse

Poll feeling the squeeze, and what do they want policymakers to do about it? This

session will delve into the results of the poll on affordability, inequality and

opportunity, and look at where Europeans expect the EU and national governments

to step in and do more.

12:35 – 12:50 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

12:50 – 1:30 p.m. Networking lunch

1:30 – 2:05 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Defense and security policy

A new administration in Washington has hastened a development already

underway: Europe is shifting away from its reliance on the United States for its

security guarantees and working to build its own military capabilities and defense

industry. With shifting dynamics in longtime alliances, how do Europeans see the

EU’s relationship with global powers like the U.S., Russia and China — and do they

agree with Europe’s efforts to move toward strategic autonomy? This session will

share insights from the European Pulse Poll’s questions on defense and security

policy and provide perspectives on what those results mean for decisionmakers in

Brussels and national capitals.

2:05 – 2:40 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Tech policy

Artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion into all areas of society and business has

prompted a frantic effort from EU policymakers and regulators to not only keep up,

but get ahead of the developments. At the same time, the bloc and its member states

are reconsidering their approach to major international tech companies, mulling

limits on social media for minors and working to balance regulation with

innovation. How do European voters feel about the safety of their data, the ubiquity

of social media (particularly for minors) and the promise and potential dangers of

AI? Taking perspectives of policymakers and industry leaders into account, this

session will explore those questions and unveil the tech results from the European

Pulse Poll.

2:40 – 2:55 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

2:55 – 3:00 p.m. Closing remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

Liisa-Ly Pakosta Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Republic of Estonia February 18, 2026

Invitation to speak from POLITICO European Pulse Forum | April 9-10 | Barcelona

Dear Ms Pakosta,

We are delighted to extend an invitation for you to speak at the European Pulse Forum in Barcelona from April 9-10, 2026. We would like to have you take part in a high-level discussion on Affordability & Inequality that will take place at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

The European Pulse Forum, a joint initiative from POLITICO and the Barcelona-based consultancy beBartlet, will convene senior policymakers and corporate leaders to address the pressing topics that are shaping Europe’s future, such as energy, mobility, security and defense, investment and innovation.

The centerpiece of the event will be an original poll conducted across six European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain) on a range of policy areas, which we will use as the basis for discussion. This conversation would be on the record and open to the press, so it will be covered by various media outlets and POLITICO’s US and EU newsrooms to reach a wide audience.

We very much hope you will be able to join us and would love to speak with you at your earliest convenience to discuss topics and your availability. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Senior Editorial Director Emily Schultheis at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and we hope to speak with you soon.

Best regards,

Carrie Budoff Brown Executive Editor and Executive Vice President POLITICO

Format and background of the European Pulse Forum Contacts for speakers: Emily Schultheis, Senior Editorial Director, POLITICO Live Phone: +49 152 3663 8382 Email: [email protected] Event timing and details: The forum will kick off with initial programming and a reception on the evening of Thursday, April 9 (from approximately 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and continue with a full day of panels, policy discussions and programming on Friday, April 10 (from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). About the European Pulse Forum: Unlike other fora, this new forum leverages public opinion data to broaden the debate. Each edition of The European Pulse Forum will feature insights from its European Pulse pan-European survey — grounding discussions in a clear understanding of voter sentiment across the continent. POLITICO adds its in-depth, transatlantic journalism and policy intelligence to the event, complemented by beBartlet’s unique methodology for shaping strategic solutions — ensuring discussions are both informed and actionable. The forum’s innovative, outcomes-focused format will encourage genuine participation and deliver tangible value for its select group of senior-level participants. About POLITICO: POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world’s key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York— form the world’s premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don’t even know exist.

Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow’s headlines, not reports on yesterday’s news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.

Draft program as of Feb. 9, 2026 – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

April 9-10, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain As political developments in the United States, China and elsewhere shift the geopolitical

landscape in fundamental ways, Europe increasingly finds itself on its own — whether it

wants to be or not. With so many pressing challenges on the horizon, what does this new

geopolitical reality mean for Europe? And how do its citizens want to see it tackle policy on

issues like energy, mobility, defense and tech? The European Pulse Forum explores these

core questions about the future of Europe in Barcelona, turning to original polling data

from six EU countries to better understand how Europeans feel about the path forward.

Day 1: Welcome and Poll Presentation | El Born

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Registration

6:45 – 6:50 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks from Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona

6:50 – 7:00 p.m. Opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Unveiling the European Pulse Poll

The centerpiece to the European Pulse Forum is a poll of Europeans in six different

countries — Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain — to understand

how they feel about the most pressing issues facing Europe today and how they

believe policymakers should tackle those challenges. Is the European Union up for

the challenges facing Europe today? How should the EU and member states handle

rising energy prices and the transition toward electric vehicles? Should there be a

European army? This session will share toplines and key takeaways from the

exclusive poll, with more to come during the full-day forum on Friday.

7:15 – 7:30 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

7:30 – 7:50 p.m. SPOTLIGHT DISCUSSION | Spain in Europe

Since it joined the European Union 40 years ago, Spain has become an integral part

of policymaking and power dynamics in Europe. What role do Spanish officials play

in Brussels, and what’s the interplay like between officials in the EU capital and

those making key decisions here in Spain? This discussion will bring together

Spanish officials based in Madrid, Barcelona and Brussels to understand how Spain

makes its mark on European policymaking — and the ways Brussels’ decisions

trickle down in domestic politics here in Spain.

7:50 – 8:45 p.m. Networking reception

8:30 – 10:30 p.m. VIP dinner (nearby location)

Day 2: Policy Panels and Interviews | Museo de la Ciencia CosmoCaixa

9:00 – 9:40 a.m. Registration and welcome coffee

9:40 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

9:45 – 9:50 a.m. Opening remarks from our partner

9:50 – 10:10 a.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

10:10 – 10:45 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Energy policy

Europe is at a crossroads on energy policy. From its efforts to move away from

Russian oil and gas after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine to the EU’s plans to

decarbonize its grid to the soaring prices for consumers, the energy landscape in

Europe has shifted momentously in recent years. This session will unveil the energy

policy results center on four core themes covered in the European Pulse Poll: energy

security, decarbonization efforts, energy supply and energy prices.

10:45 – 11:20 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Mobility policy

The way Europeans get around is changing rapidly, and more change is on the

horizon. The rise of electric vehicles, EU-level efforts to phase out combustion

engines, the early plans to introduce self-driving taxis in some European countries

and the rise of movements pushing for national or EU-wide rail tickets are just a few

of the developments transforming the mobility industry today. How do Europeans

feel about these shifts, and what do they hope to see from European-level

policymakers and politicians in their own national governments? This session will

explore the mobility-related results of the European Pulse Poll and dig into the

policy implications with insights from high-level practitioners.

11:20 – 11:45 a.m. Coffee / networking break

11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW with our partner

12:00 – 12:35 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL

DISCUSSION | Affordability & inequality

From the rising cost of housing to soaring energy prices to broad-scale inflation,

Europeans are paying more for core aspects of their daily lives — and in many cases,

struggling to do so. In which areas are Europeans surveyed in the European Pulse

Poll feeling the squeeze, and what do they want policymakers to do about it? This

session will delve into the results of the poll on affordability, inequality and

opportunity, and look at where Europeans expect the EU and national governments

to step in and do more.

12:35 – 12:50 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

12:50 – 1:30 p.m. Networking lunch

1:30 – 2:05 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Defense and security policy

A new administration in Washington has hastened a development already

underway: Europe is shifting away from its reliance on the United States for its

security guarantees and working to build its own military capabilities and defense

industry. With shifting dynamics in longtime alliances, how do Europeans see the

EU’s relationship with global powers like the U.S., Russia and China — and do they

agree with Europe’s efforts to move toward strategic autonomy? This session will

share insights from the European Pulse Poll’s questions on defense and security

policy and provide perspectives on what those results mean for decisionmakers in

Brussels and national capitals.

2:05 – 2:40 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Tech policy

Artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion into all areas of society and business has

prompted a frantic effort from EU policymakers and regulators to not only keep up,

but get ahead of the developments. At the same time, the bloc and its member states

are reconsidering their approach to major international tech companies, mulling

limits on social media for minors and working to balance regulation with

innovation. How do European voters feel about the safety of their data, the ubiquity

of social media (particularly for minors) and the promise and potential dangers of

AI? Taking perspectives of policymakers and industry leaders into account, this

session will explore those questions and unveil the tech results from the European

Pulse Poll.

2:40 – 2:55 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

2:55 – 3:00 p.m. Closing remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

Liisa-Ly Pakosta Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Republic of Estonia February 18, 2026

Invitation to speak from POLITICO European Pulse Forum | April 9-10 | Barcelona

Dear Ms Pakosta,

We are delighted to extend an invitation for you to speak at the European Pulse Forum in Barcelona from April 9-10, 2026. We would like to have you take part in a high-level discussion on Affordability & Inequality that will take place at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

The European Pulse Forum, a joint initiative from POLITICO and the Barcelona-based consultancy beBartlet, will convene senior policymakers and corporate leaders to address the pressing topics that are shaping Europe’s future, such as energy, mobility, security and defense, investment and innovation.

The centerpiece of the event will be an original poll conducted across six European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain) on a range of policy areas, which we will use as the basis for discussion. This conversation would be on the record and open to the press, so it will be covered by various media outlets and POLITICO’s US and EU newsrooms to reach a wide audience.

We very much hope you will be able to join us and would love to speak with you at your earliest convenience to discuss topics and your availability. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Senior Editorial Director Emily Schultheis at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and we hope to speak with you soon.

Best regards,

Carrie Budoff Brown Executive Editor and Executive Vice President POLITICO

Format and background of the European Pulse Forum Contacts for speakers: Emily Schultheis, Senior Editorial Director, POLITICO Live Phone: +49 152 3663 8382 Email: [email protected] Event timing and details: The forum will kick off with initial programming and a reception on the evening of Thursday, April 9 (from approximately 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and continue with a full day of panels, policy discussions and programming on Friday, April 10 (from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). About the European Pulse Forum: Unlike other fora, this new forum leverages public opinion data to broaden the debate. Each edition of The European Pulse Forum will feature insights from its European Pulse pan-European survey — grounding discussions in a clear understanding of voter sentiment across the continent. POLITICO adds its in-depth, transatlantic journalism and policy intelligence to the event, complemented by beBartlet’s unique methodology for shaping strategic solutions — ensuring discussions are both informed and actionable. The forum’s innovative, outcomes-focused format will encourage genuine participation and deliver tangible value for its select group of senior-level participants. About POLITICO: POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world’s key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York— form the world’s premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don’t even know exist.

Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow’s headlines, not reports on yesterday’s news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.

Draft program as of Feb. 9, 2026 – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

April 9-10, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain As political developments in the United States, China and elsewhere shift the geopolitical

landscape in fundamental ways, Europe increasingly finds itself on its own — whether it

wants to be or not. With so many pressing challenges on the horizon, what does this new

geopolitical reality mean for Europe? And how do its citizens want to see it tackle policy on

issues like energy, mobility, defense and tech? The European Pulse Forum explores these

core questions about the future of Europe in Barcelona, turning to original polling data

from six EU countries to better understand how Europeans feel about the path forward.

Day 1: Welcome and Poll Presentation | El Born

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Registration

6:45 – 6:50 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks from Jaume Collboni, Mayor of Barcelona

6:50 – 7:00 p.m. Opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Unveiling the European Pulse Poll

The centerpiece to the European Pulse Forum is a poll of Europeans in six different

countries — Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain — to understand

how they feel about the most pressing issues facing Europe today and how they

believe policymakers should tackle those challenges. Is the European Union up for

the challenges facing Europe today? How should the EU and member states handle

rising energy prices and the transition toward electric vehicles? Should there be a

European army? This session will share toplines and key takeaways from the

exclusive poll, with more to come during the full-day forum on Friday.

7:15 – 7:30 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

7:30 – 7:50 p.m. SPOTLIGHT DISCUSSION | Spain in Europe

Since it joined the European Union 40 years ago, Spain has become an integral part

of policymaking and power dynamics in Europe. What role do Spanish officials play

in Brussels, and what’s the interplay like between officials in the EU capital and

those making key decisions here in Spain? This discussion will bring together

Spanish officials based in Madrid, Barcelona and Brussels to understand how Spain

makes its mark on European policymaking — and the ways Brussels’ decisions

trickle down in domestic politics here in Spain.

7:50 – 8:45 p.m. Networking reception

8:30 – 10:30 p.m. VIP dinner (nearby location)

Day 2: Policy Panels and Interviews | Museo de la Ciencia CosmoCaixa

9:00 – 9:40 a.m. Registration and welcome coffee

9:40 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

9:45 – 9:50 a.m. Opening remarks from our partner

9:50 – 10:10 a.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

10:10 – 10:45 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Energy policy

Europe is at a crossroads on energy policy. From its efforts to move away from

Russian oil and gas after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine to the EU’s plans to

decarbonize its grid to the soaring prices for consumers, the energy landscape in

Europe has shifted momentously in recent years. This session will unveil the energy

policy results center on four core themes covered in the European Pulse Poll: energy

security, decarbonization efforts, energy supply and energy prices.

10:45 – 11:20 a.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Mobility policy

The way Europeans get around is changing rapidly, and more change is on the

horizon. The rise of electric vehicles, EU-level efforts to phase out combustion

engines, the early plans to introduce self-driving taxis in some European countries

and the rise of movements pushing for national or EU-wide rail tickets are just a few

of the developments transforming the mobility industry today. How do Europeans

feel about these shifts, and what do they hope to see from European-level

policymakers and politicians in their own national governments? This session will

explore the mobility-related results of the European Pulse Poll and dig into the

policy implications with insights from high-level practitioners.

11:20 – 11:45 a.m. Coffee / networking break

11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW with our partner

12:00 – 12:35 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL

DISCUSSION | Affordability & inequality

From the rising cost of housing to soaring energy prices to broad-scale inflation,

Europeans are paying more for core aspects of their daily lives — and in many cases,

struggling to do so. In which areas are Europeans surveyed in the European Pulse

Poll feeling the squeeze, and what do they want policymakers to do about it? This

session will delve into the results of the poll on affordability, inequality and

opportunity, and look at where Europeans expect the EU and national governments

to step in and do more.

12:35 – 12:50 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

12:50 – 1:30 p.m. Networking lunch

1:30 – 2:05 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Defense and security policy

A new administration in Washington has hastened a development already

underway: Europe is shifting away from its reliance on the United States for its

security guarantees and working to build its own military capabilities and defense

industry. With shifting dynamics in longtime alliances, how do Europeans see the

EU’s relationship with global powers like the U.S., Russia and China — and do they

agree with Europe’s efforts to move toward strategic autonomy? This session will

share insights from the European Pulse Poll’s questions on defense and security

policy and provide perspectives on what those results mean for decisionmakers in

Brussels and national capitals.

2:05 – 2:40 p.m. PRESENTATION OF POLLING RESULTS AND PANEL DISCUSSION | Tech policy

Artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion into all areas of society and business has

prompted a frantic effort from EU policymakers and regulators to not only keep up,

but get ahead of the developments. At the same time, the bloc and its member states

are reconsidering their approach to major international tech companies, mulling

limits on social media for minors and working to balance regulation with

innovation. How do European voters feel about the safety of their data, the ubiquity

of social media (particularly for minors) and the promise and potential dangers of

AI? Taking perspectives of policymakers and industry leaders into account, this

session will explore those questions and unveil the tech results from the European

Pulse Poll.

2:40 – 2:55 p.m. EDITORIAL INTERVIEW

2:55 – 3:00 p.m. Closing remarks from POLITICO & beBartlet

Liisa-Ly Pakosta Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Republic of Estonia February 18, 2026

Invitation to speak from POLITICO European Pulse Forum | April 9-10 | Barcelona

Dear Ms Pakosta,

We are delighted to extend an invitation for you to speak at the European Pulse Forum in Barcelona from April 9-10, 2026. We would like to have you take part in a high-level discussion on Tech Policy that will take place at approximately 2:05 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

The European Pulse Forum, a joint initiative from POLITICO and the Barcelona-based consultancy beBartlet, will convene senior policymakers and corporate leaders to address the pressing topics that are shaping Europe’s future, such as energy, mobility, security and defense, investment and innovation.

The centerpiece of the event will be an original poll conducted across six European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain) on a range of policy areas, which we will use as the basis for discussion. This conversation would be on the record and open to the press, so it will be covered by various media outlets and POLITICO’s US and EU newsrooms to reach a wide audience.

We very much hope you will be able to join us and would love to speak with you at your earliest convenience to discuss topics and your availability. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Senior Editorial Director Emily Schultheis at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and we hope to speak with you soon.

Best regards,

Carrie Budoff Brown Executive Editor and Executive Vice President POLITICO

Format and background of the European Pulse Forum Contacts for speakers: Emily Schultheis, Senior Editorial Director, POLITICO Live Phone: +49 152 3663 8382 Email: [email protected] Event timing and details: The forum will kick off with initial programming and a reception on the evening of Thursday, April 9 (from approximately 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and continue with a full day of panels, policy discussions and programming on Friday, April 10 (from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). About the European Pulse Forum: Unlike other fora, this new forum leverages public opinion data to broaden the debate. Each edition of The European Pulse Forum will feature insights from its European Pulse pan-European survey — grounding discussions in a clear understanding of voter sentiment across the continent. POLITICO adds its in-depth, transatlantic journalism and policy intelligence to the event, complemented by beBartlet’s unique methodology for shaping strategic solutions — ensuring discussions are both informed and actionable. The forum’s innovative, outcomes-focused format will encourage genuine participation and deliver tangible value for its select group of senior-level participants. About POLITICO: POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world’s key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York— form the world’s premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don’t even know exist.

Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow’s headlines, not reports on yesterday’s news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.