“New World Order – The Concept of West vs. East Has Become Obsolete”

How are global power structures shifting? What role do Germany and Europe play in this transformation? And what implications arise for the economy and business? Dr. Christoph Heusgen – diplomat, former Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, and long-time foreign and security policy advisor to Angela Merkel – addressed these questions at the BayBG event Unternehmertreff Kö23.

The rhetorical fundamental attack on Europe by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference 2025 marks a turning point in transatlantic relations. Heusgen spoke about his many years of cooperation with transatlantic diplomats and foreign policy leaders, drawing connections from current developments in the United States to Russia, China, the Middle East and Europe. He discussed NATO, old and new conflict zones, diplomatic efforts and engaged with the audience on political misjudgments he encountered throughout his long career.

Heusgen urges Germany and the EU to assume greater responsibility and to build a stronger and more unified Europe. The foundation was laid decades ago – now it is crucial to deepen the relationships among European states and act together.