On 11 September 2025, the Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) and the DCU Brexit Institute hosted the event titled “Economic Security and EU Trade Policy” within the framework of our Jean Monnet Module EU-LPF-Law. This event has passed. Catch up with the event report.
This event examined the evolving intersection of EU trade policy and economic security in an era of growing geopolitical tension. The discussion explored ways in which the EU’s can reduce supply chain risks, manage turbulent transatlantic trade relations, and respond to economic coercion while remaining internationally competitive.
The event featured a keynote address by Phil Hogan, former European Commissioner for Trade, followed by a policy and academic panel.
Programme Outline:
Welcome:
Prof. Federico Fabbrini – Full Professor of European Law, Founding Director of the DCU Brexit Institute and Dublin European Law Institute, Dublin City University
Keynote Speech:
Mr. Phil Hogan – Former European Commissioner for Trade
Moderator: Ms. Iana Dreyer, Editor, Borderlex
Panellists:
Dr. Jianyuan Fu – Assistant Professor of Trade Law, Maynooth University
Mr. Danny McCoy – CEO, Ibec
Dr. Niall Moran – Assistant Professor of Economic Law, Deputy Director of the DCU Brexit Institute, Dublin City University