EUROPEAN ECONOMIC FORUM

The European Business Conference

25 & 26 November 2026, Lucerne

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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC FORUM

25 & 26 November 2026 | KKL Lucerne

Welcome to the European Economic Forum – Europe's leading business conference for current and future leaders. Each year, 700 decision-makers from business, politics, academia, and society gather to tackle pressing economic and geopolitical challenges and shape bold strategies for a resilient, competitive Europe.

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A heartfelt thank you to the 700 participants for two days of intense inspiration, insightful encounters, and meaningful discussions centered on the question: What must Europe do now to remain resilient and capable of action in an increasingly unstable world?

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Europe is often understood through the lens of its institutions. Yet in a time of growing geopolitical tensions, a more fundamental question arises: where does the continent’s true resilience actually emerge?

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Nine months after taking office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure. Domestically, he is struggling with a weakened coalition; internationally, he faces an increasingly uncertain global environment. Speaking at the European Economic Forum, Gordon Repinski, Executive Editor of Politico Germany, portrayed a chancellor with a strong instinct for the moment – but clear shortcomings when it comes to strategy and long-term thinking.

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