Europe / European Union

The best keynote speakers on Europe – understanding the past, shaping the future

Europe is at a crossroads. Between geopolitical tensions, economic challenges and cultural change, the continent must constantly reassert itself. The European Union, born out of a vision of peace and cooperation, now faces questions such as:

How do we secure prosperity, democracy and stability in a changing world?

Our speakers analyse the future of Europe from a wide range of perspectives – political, economic, cultural and historical. They talk about European identity, global power shifts, the role of the EU, cultural diversity and social cohesion. In doing so, they combine in-depth knowledge with a clear view of opportunities and risks.

For thought-provoking lectures that enrich the debate on Europe’s future, book the best keynote speakers on the topic of Europe now – at Premium Speakers.

Popular speakers

Dirk Müller

Mr. DAX - Financial Expert, Political Advisor & Bestseller Author

Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht

Author, SDG and ESG Strategist, Board Member

Simon Lehmann

Co-founder and CEO of AJL Consulting LLC

Dr Frank-Jürgen Richter

Founder & Chairman of HORASIS: The Global Visions Community

Fredrik Reinfeldt

Prime Minister of Sweden (2006 - 2014)

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014), Former Prime Minister of Portugal (2002–2004)

John Bercow

157th Speaker of the House of Commons (2009-2019)

Markus Gürne

Business journalist, TV presenter, Head of the ARD financial desk, Stock market Expert

Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger

Economist, Member of German Council of Economic Experts (2004-2019)

Patricia Falco Beccalli

Business Journalist, Investor & Entrepreneur, Author

Sebastian Kister

Founder, Advisor, Evangelist & Investor

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Lena Bäcker

Global Stateswoman, Diplomatic Strategist & Head of State Advisor

Annalena Baerbock

Professor of Professional Practice & Co-Director MPA Program in Global Leadership, Columbia University, New York (2026 onwards)

Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht

Author, SDG and ESG Strategist, Board Member

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014), Former Prime Minister of Portugal (2002–2004)

Ansgar Baums

Geopolitical risk consultant & Book author

John Bercow

157th Speaker of the House of Commons (2009-2019)

Jan Berger

Founder & CEO Think Tank Themis Foresight, Futurist

Gernot Blümel

Former Minister of Finance Austria, CEO Mare TechnoPark, Philosopher & Bestselling author

Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger

Economist, Member of German Council of Economic Experts (2004-2019)

Thomas Borer

Business Consultant & Expert in Finance & Economy, Former Swiss Ambassador in Berlin, Germany

Caroline Bosbach

Member of the German Parliament, Federal Chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of Germany, Politician & Author

Wolfgang Bosbach

Member of the German Bundestag 1994 - 2017, Lawyer, a brilliant Speaker & Analyst

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Felix Bräutigam

Transformation leader; former board member of Jaguar Land Rover, CEO Europe of Porsche

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Nena Brockhaus

Journalist, Television Presenter & Bestselling Author

Rainer Brüderle

Federal Minister for the Economy and Technology (2009-2011)

Dr. Jan Philipp Burgard

Journalist, TV presenter, Book author

Micheline Calmy-Rey

Former President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

Rudi Cerne

TV presenter, Event host, Sports expert, Podcaster