Impact Investing in an Era of European Strategic Autonomy

Impact investing is entering a new era
Geopolitical shifts, strategic dependencies and a changing transatlantic landscape are accelerating Europe’s need for greater autonomy. In this environment, capital plays a critical role — not only in delivering returns, but in strengthening Europe’s resilience, innovation and long-term competitiveness.

Candriam and Robeco invite you to a joint event where we will explore how impact-driven investment strategies can support a more sovereign and resilient Europe, and why impact investing remains essential in today’s geopolitical reality. Candriam will focus on opportunities in the life sciences space and Robeco will explain how to rethink sovereign debt to finance the climate transition.

Joining us as keynote speaker is Rob de Wijk, founder of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and one of the Netherlands’ leading voices on geopolitics and security.

Rob will share his perspective on the shifting global balance of power, the evolving relationship between Europe and the United States, and what Europe’s push for greater strategic autonomy means for investors and markets. Widely known for his media appearances, the popular podcast “Boekestijn en De Wijk” and his book “Amerika en Wij” ,  he will bring sharp insights into how geopolitical developments are reshaping Europe’s economic and strategic future.