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Saatja: "Dato Parulava" <[email protected]> Saaja: "Justiits- ja Digiministeerium" <[email protected]>, "press - JUSTDIGI" <[email protected]>, "Aivar Pau - JUSTDIGI" <[email protected]>, "Britten Torstenberg - JUSTDIGI" <[email protected]>, "Evelin Allas - JUSTDIGI" <[email protected]> Teema: Invitation to speak at the 2026 European Pulse Forum Kuupäev: 2026-02-18 12:35 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear staff of the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Dato Parulava, and I’m an Editorial Producer at POLITICO. I am delighted to invite Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta, the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs to speak at the European Pulse Forum taking place in Barcelona from April 9-10, 2026. Our editorial team would like to have her take part in a high-level discussion on Tech Policythat 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. You can find the invitation letter and the draft program attached to this email. We very much hope Ms Pakosta will be able to join us and would love to speak with you at your earliest convenience to discuss topics and her availability. Best regards, Dato Dato Parulava | Editorial Producer | POLITICO | T: +32 472 83 46 07 | Rue de la Loi 62, 1040 Brussels, Belgium Sign <https://www.politico.eu/registration/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=NL> up to POLITICO newsletters Learn <https://www.politico.eu/why-go-pro/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=Pro> more about POLITICO Pro, Digital Product of the Year* Listen <https://www.politico.eu/podcast/> to POLITICO podcasts Register <https://www.politico.eu/events/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=Events> for POLITICO Live events *2020 Digiday Media Awards Europe The information contained in this message is likely to be confidential and is intended for the addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the addressee you must not take any action in reliance on the content of this mail. Please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this message 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. Saatja: Dato Parulava <[email protected]> Saaja: Justiits- ja Digiministeerium, press - JUSTDIGI, Aivar Pau - JUSTDIGI, Britten Torstenberg - JUSTDIGI, Evelin Allas - JUSTDIGI, Emily Schultheis Teema: Invitation to speak at the 2026 European Pulse Forum Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear staff of the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Dato Parulava, and I’m an Editorial Producer at POLITICO. I am delighted to invite Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta, the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs to speak at the European Pulse Forum taking place in Barcelona from April 9-10, 2026. Our editorial team would like to have her 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. You can find the invitation letter and the draft program attached to this email. We very much hope Ms Pakosta will be able to join us and would love to speak with you at your earliest convenience to discuss topics and her availability. Best regards, Dato Dato Parulava | Editorial Producer | POLITICO | T: +32 472 83 46 07 | Rue de la Loi 62, 1040 Brussels, Belgium Sign up <https://www.politico.eu/registration/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=NL> to POLITICO newsletters Learn more <https://www.politico.eu/why-go-pro/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=Pro> about POLITICO Pro, Digital Product of the Year* Listen <https://www.politico.eu/podcast/> to POLITICO podcasts Register <https://www.politico.eu/events/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=POLITICO_Signature&utm_content=Events> for POLITICO Live events *2020 Digiday Media Awards Europe The information contained in this message is likely to be confidential and is intended for the addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information or copying of this message is prohibited. 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