On February, 8th, 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.

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).

REGISTRATION FOR THE OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH WITH THE AUTHORS

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

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.

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.

Welcome to the Diplomatic Council New Year's Reception on January 21st, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).

FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

The Diplomatic Council and the Centre for International Relations Foundation (CIR) have entered into a strategic partnership. Both are independent, non-governmental think tanks. Since 2009, CIR has been ranked among the top think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe in the University of Pennsylvania’s research The Leading Public Policy Research Organizations in the World.

The Diplomatic Council enters the year 2026 with pronounced confidence, following a highly successful 2025. Over the past year, the organisation has further strengthened its role as a global think tank and international network. The key facts are outlined below.