The spirit of the fortress
The Cercle Vauban brings together in Luxembourg business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and curious minds around lectures and debates devoted to the great European questions.
About us
Founded in Luxembourg, the Cercle Vauban is a circle for thought and public lectures. Decision-makers, entrepreneurs, academics and students meet here to hear a speaker, put their questions and carry the discussion further.
The conferences are open to all; you need only book a seat, subject to availability.
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Thought
Well-researched lectures: geopolitics, economics, institutions, European heritage.
Debate
A generous time for questions: dissent is expected, courtesy is the rule.
Company
An informal moment after the session, to continue the conversation among guests.
“Development strategies in Europe for small countries: the case of Switzerland”
Nicolas Depraz
What lies behind the success of modern Switzerland, the state of its relations with the European Union as the next federal votes approach, and what small European nations can draw from it.