Top Diplomats Gather to Debate Crisis Response at Historic Salon
The Hans-Dietrich Genscher Foundation hosts its inaugural Diplomatic Salon, 'Diplomacy in Times of Crisis', on November 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the prestigious Kaminsaal of the Leopoldina in Halle (Saale), Germany. The main event attracts notable figures in diplomacy, including Cornelia Pieper, former State Minister and chairwoman of the foundation, Prof. Wolfgang Ischinger, and Ambassador Marek Prawda.
The evening begins with welcoming remarks from Halle’s Lord Mayor, Dr. Alexander Vogt, Prof. Dr. Bettina Rockenbach, and Jan Riedel, Minister of Education for Saxony-Anhalt. The main speakers include Cornelia Pieper, who served as a Minister of State, and Prof. Wolfgang Ischinger, a former ambassador and chairman of the Munich Security Conference Foundation. Ambassador Marek Prawda, a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland, also joins the panel.
The event aims to foster dialogue and reflection on the role of diplomacy in navigating global challenges. The distinguished speakers, each with extensive experience in diplomacy, will share insights and discuss the challenges and opportunities in diplomacy today.
The First Diplomatic Salon of the Hans-Dietrich Genscher Foundation brings together prominent figures in diplomacy to explore the theme of 'Diplomacy in Times of Crisis'. The event is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of international relations and the importance of diplomacy in addressing global challenges.
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