With the kind permission of Luc Frieden, we are honored to present the full text of his speech delivered at the European Conference at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. At the core of Prime Minister Frieden’s speech at the European Conference at Harvard Kennedy School on Friday 6 February 2026, he set out his vision of a strong, united and action-oriented Europe, capable of responding to a rapidly changing international environment while building on solid cooperation guided by shared principles.
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