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Preparing for rapid change: how do French citizens perceive risk, and how do policy makers and wider stakeholders build societal resilience

Verian Institute for Public Impact

25 November 2025 | 18:30 – 21:00 CET

(Invitation only)

Dr Michelle Harrison

Chair, Verian Institute for Public Impact

Laure Salvaing

Managing Director, Verian France, and Vice-Chair, Verian Institute for Public Impact

Geopolitical upheavals and internal tensions within democracies are shaping a new reality. Threats that were long perceived as distant now seem possible, even imminent.

Are we ready to face these challenges? How can we strengthen collective resilience? What role should public institutions and businesses play?

We are pleased to host a conference and debate to discuss these crucial issues.

We will share the exclusive results of a study conducted in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, offering unique insights into how citizens perceive crises and prepare for them.

We will be welcomed at the offices of Le Point magazine, a leading weekly publication that analyses major political, economic and societal issues each week. Its interest in crises, resilience and future challenges makes it a natural partner for this discussion.

Panellists at this event include:

Chair: Dr Michelle Harrison, President of Verian Group and Chair Verian Institute for Public Impact
Keynote: Managing Director, Verian France, and Vice-Chair, Verian Institute for Public Impact
Respondents: Pascale Barillot, Managing Director of the Communication Publique association and Vincent de Bernardi, Director of Communications at MEDEF.