Opening speech European Economic Forum 2025 | Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis opened the European Economic Forum 2025 with a keynote reflecting on Switzerland’s role in a rapidly changing Europe. Against the backdrop of a shifting world order, he emphasised the importance of cooperation, open dialogue and a pragmatic understanding of neutrality — not as a contradiction, but as a complementary responsibility. His remarks aligned closely with this year’s forum theme, #BackToBusiness, highlighting the need for Switzerland to engage confidently with Europe, contribute to stability and strengthen the connection between economic resilience and international responsibility. 🎤 More about Ignazio Cassis: https://www.lucerne-dialogue.ch/speak... ℹ️ Lucerne Dialogue: https://www.lucerne-dialogue.ch/en/home Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Speech 23:39 - Q&A Follow us on LinkedIn:   / lucerne-dialogue   Follow us on Instagram:   / lucernedialogue   Follwo us on Twitter: https://x.com/LucerneDialogue #EuropeanEconomicForum2025 #EEF25 #LucerneDialogue #Europe #IgnazioCassis #SwissForeignPolicy #EuropeanBusinessConference #SwitzerlandAndEurope #StrategicDialogue #Switzerland