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Luxembourg, 6 February 2026 – EY Luxembourg brought together nearly 300 public and private sector leaders at its exclusive “Strategic Executive Dialogue & Firechat with Xavier Bettel”, hosted at its Kirchberg offices. The event reaffirmed EY’s commitment to fostering strategic dialogue at a time when Europe faces defining geopolitical choices.
A privileged Firechat with Xavier Bettel and Alban Aubrée
The evening opened with introductory remarks highlighting the importance of creating meaningful spaces for decision-makers to exchange views as Europe navigates a rapidly evolving global landscape. The Strategic Executive Dialogue reflects EY’s commitment to supporting public debate and helping leaders understand the geopolitical, economic and technological forces shaping Europe’s future.
The first part of the evening featured an exclusive Firechat between:
- Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
- Alban Aubrée, Country Managing Partner, EY Luxembourg
Introducing the conversation, Alban Aubrée emphasized the need for decisive leadership in times of geopolitical uncertainty, inviting the Deputy Prime Minister to share his perspective.
Xavier Bettel opened with a powerful statement that set the tone for the rest of the evening:
“From rules to results, from ambition to action. This decade will define us. Europe has what it takes. Now Europe must decide. Europe must deliver. Europe must lead.”
He continued:
“How can Europe decide in a world that will not wait?”
Throughout the Firechat, he reflected on:
- the complexity of modern diplomacy,
- key turning points for the European Union,
- Luxembourg’s role as a multilingual mediator and trusted bridge builder,
- his personal leadership philosophy:
“You are a leader because you decide and because of people supporting you
He also discussed the difficulty of decision making during crises, pointing specifically to COVID 19 as “the most complicated moment” due to high uncertainty and public pressure.
A high level geopolitical roundtable
The second part of the event featured a prestigious international panel moderated by Thierry Labro, Editor in Chief of Paperjam:
- Xavier Bettel
- Rohan Malik, UK&I Managing Partner, Government & Infrastructure, EY
- Dominique Perron, EY Global Leader for the United Nations and Related Agencies
For 45 minutes, the panel explored essential topics including Europe’s competitiveness in a fragmented global landscape, the evolving limits and future of multilateralism, cybersecurity and economic resilience, digital and security sovereignty, or even Luxembourg’s strategic role in European digital infrastructure.
Dominique Perron stated that: “We are trying to solve 21st century problems with 20th century tools.”
Rohan Malik highlighted comparative dynamics between Europe and the United Kingdom.
Xavier Bettel insisted on the importance of unity in global power relations: “When Europe is united, we are stronger. If you’re weak, it eats you.”
A networking cocktail to extend the discussions
The evening concluded with a networking cocktail, offering leaders the opportunity to continue their discussions and reinforcing the event as a key moment for strategic dialogue in Luxembourg.
Summary
Luxembourg, 6 February 2026 – EY Luxembourg brought together nearly 300 public and private sector leaders at its exclusive “Strategic Executive Dialogue & Firechat with Xavier Bettel”, hosted at its Kirchberg offices. The event reaffirmed EY’s commitment to fostering strategic dialogue at a time when Europe faces defining geopolitical choices.
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