Jonathan Freedland delivers 2025 Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture

In the seventh annual Julian Priestley Lecture, held on 7 May 2025, Jonathan Freedland explored how the evolving political landscape under Donald Trump demands a fundamental rethink of the UK´s relationship with Europe. 

Freedland examines the implications of America´s shifting global role and argues that the UK can no longer rely on traditional transatlantic assumptions. This lecture forms part of a series established in memory of Julian Priestley, former Secretary General of the European Parliament (1997 – 2007), honouring his deep commitment to the European ideal.

UCL European Institute hosted the 2024 Memorial Lecture featuring Annette Dittert. 

This year's event was co-sponsored by the European Movement UK and features a drinks reception hosted by Baroness Royall, Principal of Somerville.

You can watch the lecture online below. 

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