A lecture with Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland

• Communications Service

On the invitation of the EU Security Initiative (EUSI), Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, delivered a lecture on European security and diplomacy, sharing insights from his extensive experience in international affairs and transatlantic politics.

The lecture explored Europe’s strategic opportunities and risks in light of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, shifting global power balances and evolving relations with the United States under President Donald Trump. Minister Sikorski has reflected on Europe’s role in supporting Ukraine, the future of the transatlantic alliance and the tools available to European diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, offering his perspective on the choices facing European allies and partners.  

As part of his visit in Florence, Minister Sikorski met members of the EUI Polish Community and engaged with students from US universities based in Florence, fostering dialogue between students, researchers, and the broader EUI network. The event underscored the EUI’s commitment to fostering connections between policymakers and the academic community. The lecture was recorded and made available online for wider dissemination. 

After the discussion with the panel, there was an opportunity for the live audience to interact with Minister Sikorski via a Q&A session.

The event took place in person only at the EUI premises in the Refectory, Badia Fiesolana.

This lecture inaugurated the EUSI Lecture Series.