Europe

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

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.

Dado Van Peteghem

Entrepreneur, Management Consultant & Best Selling Author

Maike van den Boom

Intercultural happiness ambassador and best selling author

Henriette Engbersen

Journalist, Moderator, Speaker

Markus Gürne

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

Franca Lehfeldt

Entrepreneur, Moderator, Host & Journalist

Joschka Fischer

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Vice Chancellor, Germany

Julia Kleine

TV Presenter, Event Host, Podcaster, Sports Scientist

Pascal Weber

USA correspondent for SRF Swiss Radio & TV and Middle East-Expert

Caroline Bosbach

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

Frank Sieren

China-Expert & Author

Prof. Dr. h. c. Wolfgang Ischinger

Former Ambassador, President of the Board of Trustees of the Munich Security Conference Foundation

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Natalie Amiri

Journalist, Moderator ARD-Weltspiegel, Expert on Iran & Orient, Author

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

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