Luis Vassy

Luis Vassy, the Director of Sciences Po, a prominent French university, has recently gained attention for posing a provocative question comparing the economic decline of Europe to that of the late Qing dynasty. Vassy cited statistics indicating a significant drop in the European Union's share of the global economy from 30% to 17% between 2008 and 2025. This statement, published in Le Grand, has generated considerable discussion in both European and Chinese circles. While Vassy's direct involvement in recent student protests at Sciences Po is not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets, the university's administration, under his likely purview, did call in law enforcement to address a pro-Palestinian student occupation of the Boutmy amphitheater on April 14, 2026. Vassy's commentary highlights ongoing concerns about Europe's economic standing in the world and its potential parallels with historical periods of decline, making him a figure of current relevance in discussions of international economics and geopolitical trends.