From an early age, Andrés Pastrana was immersed in the realm of public duty as the son of former Colombian President Misael Pastrana. He holds a Doctorate in Law from the Colegio Mayor…
Bernard Kouchner, French minister of foreign and European Affairs until November 2010, has played an important role in European politics for many decades. Having been a minister in different French administrations for a…
The most famous political investigative reporter in America and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Bob Woodward provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of government, politics and the role of leadership. Therein lays…
Carl Bildt is Co-Chair of the European Council of Foreign Relations, an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space…
Enrico Letta
ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL OPINION LEADERS ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE.
Prime Minister of the Italian Republic (2013-14). President, Institut Jacques Delors. Dean of the School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs at IE University.
Enrico Letta, an experienced politician and former Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, is undoubtedly one of the most authoritative figures to discuss the current state of European democracies and the progress of…
Fernando Henrique Cardoso was President of the Federative Republic of Brazil from January 1995 to January 2003, winning two elections by an absolute majority. Since 1960, he was one of the most influential figures…
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Former Prime Minister of Norway (1990-1996) Former Director-General, World Health Organization (1998-2003)
Deputy Chair of The Elders (Independent Global Leaders Working Together For Peace an Human Rights)
An energetic blend of stateswoman, physician, manager, politician, and international activist, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland has always led the world on issues of global significance. For over four decades, she has been dedicated…
Javier Solana is one of the world's most prominent diplomats and one of the most significant political figures in the international arena for his vital role in the development of international relations for…
Joan Clos
MAYOR OF BARCELONA (1997–2006). MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, COMMERCE AND TOURISM OF SPAIN (2006-2008).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED NATIONS PROGRAM FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (UN-HABITAT) (2010-18).
Joan Clos was Mayor of Barcelona from September 1997 to September 2006. From 2006 to 2008 he was Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism of Spain and later was Ambassador of Spain in…
A dynamic visionary, Ambassador John Bruton has held the fate of European countries in his hands. From his success as the prime minister of Ireland who turned around the country’s economy, to his…