Gallant Allies in Europe

Join us for a discussion with Ambassador Lars Thuesen, Denmark’s Ambassador to Ireland, about Denmark’s European Presidency (ending on the 31st of December), their priorities and vision for Europe, as well as the challenges Europe faces at this pivotal moment. We will also hear from the Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD about the objectives and ambitions of the forthcoming Irish Presidency, and Dr Deirdre Foley, Principal Investigator for the Research Ireland Pathway Project in the School of Histories and Humanities.

The bond between Denmark and Ireland stretches back to the age of the Vikings, and today the relationship between Denmark and Ireland is a strong and rewarding one, both politically and economically. Our comparable sizes, shared interests, and historic links make for a solid foundation on which cooperation between our two countries can take place, and there is much that Ireland can learn from looking at how Denmark has approached its Presidency.

Short presentations by the Ambassador and the Minister will be followed by a dynamic panel discussion on Ireland’s forthcoming European Presidency in the second half of 2026, the major challenges, and how we can shape Europe’s direction in the years ahead.

Please email tlrh@tcd.ie with any requirements or questions.