Transatlantic Future Leaders Forum

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Applications for the 11th Transatlantic Future Leaders Forum are now open! 🇵🇱🇺🇸 Polish students & recent grads (born ≥ Jan 1, 2000) — apply for a unique chance to intern 6–8 weeks in the U.S. Congress. ⏰ Deadline: March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CET 📋 Apply now!

As our fellowships wrapped up, we joined House & Senate staff at the @PolishEmbassyUS , D.C. for a wonderful pre-Christmas reception. A truly memorable evening and a fitting finale to the 10th Transatlantic Future Leaders Forum!

Great discussion with Dr. Anna Lipińska, Principal Economist at the @federalreserve. We talked about her research, the Fed’s role in the U.S. economy, and how it adapts in a changing political environment. Thank you!

Grateful for our meeting at the @UNinWashington with William Davis, which helped connect policy discussions on Capitol Hill to their real impact—from humanitarian action and peacekeeping to climate efforts.

We had the privilege of meeting @Marekwalkuski, Polish Radio’s White House Correspondent and President of the WH Foreign Press Group. A fascinating discussion on his 23 years in the U.S. and the evolving role of journalists today.

TFLF is about more than Washington’s corridors of power—it’s also cultural immersion. From Miami Beach’s Art Deco to the Everglades and Key West, we traded wintery DC for sun, nature, and great Cuban-American cuisine.

A rare privilege to visit the @DeptofWar as the new National Security Strategy was released. Insightful discussion with Col. Scott Porter on Ukraine, NATO, and security challenges—thank you for challenging our assumptions!

Great conversation at the European Parliament Liaison Office in DC—a real “home away from home.” We gained a deeper look at how EU–U.S. cooperation works day to day, beyond the headlines. Thank you for the insights!

Insightful discussion at the World Bank with Katarzyna Zajdel-Kurowska and Mariusz Krukowski on development, economic cooperation, and Poland’s growth. Thank you for the valuable perspectives!

Fascinating conversation with Paul Jones, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland, on his career in the U.S. Foreign Service: from Bogotá to Warsaw. Thank you for the inspiring insights!

Grateful for the warm welcome at @PolishEmbassyUS . Thank you to Dorota Markiewicz-Zemke and Maciej Jamróz for the insights on Polish-American relations and the mission’s work!

We had a great meeting with Piotr Trąbiński at @Google in D.C. We discussed emerging tech, smart regulation, and how global competition is reshaping power. Grateful for the insightful conversation!

We had a lovely meeting with Professor Agnieszka Paczyńska and Professor Terrence Lyons of the @GeorgeMasonU We are grateful for their warm reception and an insightful conversation about U.S. politics and careers in academia.

It was great to learn about global monetary cooperation at the IMF HQ. Thanks to Marian Moszoro for the insights on global stability and the engaging tour.

Lucky to catch the last glimpse fall in Chicago, enjoying its stunning architecture, rich history, culture, and cuisine. We also had the honor of meeting director Małgorzata Kot the @polishmuseum for an insightful discussion on Polish-American heritage and cultural history.

Great visit to the @AtlanticCouncil, where we met Ambassador Daniel Fried. We discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, global security, and key updates in Polish & U.S. politics. Inspiring conversation!

Our second TFLF cohort met with TVN’s U.S. correspondent @WronaM. We are grateful for the opportunity to hear about his broad reporting experience nationwide!

Our Fellows met with Sandra Ro, CEO of @GBBC_io , for an inspiring talk on AI, tech governance & ethics. We are grateful for insights on how innovation & regulation can work together!

At @BrookingsInst , we met with @ConStelz, Director of the Center on the U.S. and Europe and a leading voice on transatlantic affairs. We discussed European security, global power shifts, and the importance of a strong EU–US partnership. Thank you!