The activities of the Diplomatic Council (DC) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are attracting considerable attention worldwide. The United Nations has now invited the DC to present its AI expertise at the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) in Geneva. The Diplomatic Council is therefore proud to host an official UN Side Event on 22 April (9:00–9:55 a.m.) at the Palais des Nations, the historic European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva.
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DC AI at the UN Geneva on 22. April
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Ukraine’s Future after the MSC 2026
by Jochen M. Richter*
Two important events took place over the course of the last 4 weeks that could be seen as being decisive for Ukraine’s future. Therefore, the question arises where are we after the many exchanges at the World Economic Forum in Davos and last weekend’s Munich Security Conference? Has anything changed as soon we are at the sad beginning of the 5th year of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine?
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Space Security and Hybrid Threats in Luxembourg on Feb. 25
Invitation to the next edition of “Let’s Talk About Europe!”, organised jointly by Europa-Union Luxembourg (EUL), the Young European Federalists Luxembourg and the Diplomatic Council, on the initiative of Jochen M. Richter, Chairman of the Global Security Forum at the Diplomatic Council.
Wednesday, 25 February at 7pm CET (admission from 6.30 pm)
Let’s Talk About Europe – Space security and hybrid threats
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Book Launch "Space Security" in Berlin on Feb. 18
On February, 18th, the Austrian Embassy in Berlin, the diplomatic magazine diplo.news and the think tank Diplomatic Council will host the presentation of the book “Space Security – Extending European Defence into Space” at the Embassy. Published by the Diplomatic Council, the volume brings together the combined space expertise of 23 carefully selected authors.
The English-language event is specifically aimed at diplomats and accredited foreign correspondents from leading international media outlets.
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Book Launch of “Space Security” in Munich on Feb. 13
In the run-up to the Munich Security Conference and immediately ahead of the BDI’s “Space Night” (Federation of German Industries), the Diplomatic Council invites you to the official book launch of “Space Security – Extending European Defence into Space”, to be held at the House of Bavarian Industry (Max-Joseph-Straße 5, 80333 Munich).
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Space Security by EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space
Ten key observations from my first year as Commissioner.
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Diplomatic Council New Year Celebration with Strategic Directions
This year’s New Year’s Reception of the Diplomatic Council combined a tour d’horizon of global politics with clear signals of economic strength, all set within the atmosphere of a “family gathering” among long-standing members and numerous new guests.
Global Politics on Earth and in Space
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10th European Chemistry Partnering on Feb. 4
Invented by Diplomatic Council Member Dr. Holger Bengs
Welcome to the 10th ECP — the premier event uniting the brightest minds and key decision-makers in the chemical industry. This dynamic, cross-disciplinary forum fosters innovation, collaboration, and drives business growth. on February 4 at Frankfurt/Germany.
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Straight from Davos to Frankfurt on Jan. 21
On 20 January he will speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, followed on 21 January by an appearance at the Diplomatic Council’s New Year’s Reception in Frankfurt: Jochen M. Richter, former Director of the European Parliament and current Chairman of the Global Security Forum at the Diplomatic Council. Together with the former German Ambassador Prof.
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DC New Years Reception on January 21st in Frankfurt/Germany
Welcome to the Diplomatic Council New Year's Reception on January 21st, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).