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The Best Speakers on Europe – Understanding the Past, Shaping the Future

Europe stands at a crossroads. Amid geopolitical tensions, economic challenges and cultural change, the continent must continually redefine its position in the world. The European Union (EU), founded on a vision of peace and cooperation, faces fundamental questions today: How can we safeguard prosperity, democracy and stability in a changing world?

Brexit, relations between the EU and the United Kingdom, and political decisions made in Brussels continue to shape the European debate. What role does the European Parliament play in shaping common policies? How effectively can the EU act in the face of international conflicts, economic interests and differing positions among its member states?

Our speakers analyse Europe’s future from political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. They address European identity, shifts in global power, the role of EU institutions, cultural diversity and social cohesion. Drawing on their expertise, they offer clear insights into the opportunities and risks facing Europe.

For keynote speeches that encourage critical thinking and enrich the debate about Europe’s future, book the best speakers on Europe with Premium Speakers.

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Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Prime Minister of Denmark (2001 - 2009), Secretary General of NATO (2009 - 2014)

Adolf Ogi

Former Swiss Federal Councillor, Former Under-Secretary General and Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General for sports in the service of development and peace.

Prof. Dr. Ing. E.h. Hans-Olaf Henkel

Expert for national and international Economics

Markus Gürne

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

Monika Schnitzer

Economist, Chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts

Rainer Brüderle

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

Franca Lehfeldt

Entrepreneur, Moderator, Host & Journalist

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

Founder & CEO Spitzberg & Partners, New York

Luzia Tschirky

Swiss television journalist & SRF correspondent, author

Reiner Holznagel

President of the Taxpayers’ Association – an expert on public finances, reform policy and Germany’s future as a business location

John Bercow

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

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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