16 February 2026
Main Building of the University of Hamburg
Europe/Berlin timezone

On February 16, 2026, the Hamburg Speech on the Future of Europe will be delivered by former Italian Prime Minister and European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni.

He will discuss "European Strategic Autonomy Four Years After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine". The speech will be followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from politics and academia, who will reflect on and respond to these insights.

Further Information: https://www.hamburg-vigoni.de/en.html

Conference information

Date/Time

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All times are in Europe/Berlin

Location

Main Building of the University of Hamburg
Agathe Lasch Lecture Hall (ESA B)
Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg

Chairpersons

  • University of Hamburg, Hamburg-Vigoni Forum