Denmark’s EU Presidency 2025: Conversation with Danish Ambassador to Ireland

Description: Ambassador Lars Thuesen, Denmark’s Ambassador to Ireland, joins Dr Niels Kirst to discuss Denmark’s 2025 Presidency of the Council of the European Union. They explore Copenhagen’s priorities under the motto “A strong Europe in a changing world,” addressing enlargement, Ukraine, hybrid threats, and Europe’s long-term resilience in an age of overlapping crises. The conversation also reflects on the shared experiences of smaller EU Member States — Denmark and Ireland — as bridges in European politics.

Host: Dr. Niels Kirst
Date: 26th November 2025