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, will deliver a lecture on European security and diplomacy, sharing insights from his extensive experience in international affairs and transatlantic politics.

The lecture will explore 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 will reflect 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 will meet members of the EUI Polish Community and engage with students from US universities based in Florence, fostering dialogue between students, researchers, and the broader EUI network. The event underscores the EUI’s commitment to fostering connections between policymakers and the academic community. The lecture will be recorded and made available online for wider dissemination. 

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

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

Please note that this lecture will inaugurate the EUSI Lecture Series.

All are welcome to attend. Please register by clicking the button below: