Jean-Claude Juncker is one of the founding fathers of the euro and a pioneer of European unification. As Prime Minister of Luxembourg he was the longest-serving head of government in the European Union – with 18 years in office – as well as the longest-serving democratically elected head of government... Read more
Jean-Claude Juncker is one of the founding fathers of the euro and a pioneer of European unification. As Prime Minister of Luxembourg he was the longest-serving head of government in the European Union – with 18 years in office – as well as the longest-serving democratically elected head of government worldwide.
Jean-Claude Juncker studied law at the University of Strasbourg and earned his law degree in 1979. After he had joined Luxemburg’s Christian Social People’s Party in 1974 he was named parliamentary secretary for the CSV in 1979. Three years later he received his first government post when he was named secretary of state for employment and social security under CSV Prime Minister Pierre Werner. Juncker was elected to the legislature in 1984, and he was appointed to the cabinet of Prime Minister Jacques Santer as labour minister. In 1989 he was named finance minister and took a seat on the board of governors of the World Bank. He was elected chairman of the CSV in January 1990, and throughout 1991–92 he served as one of the chief architects and proponents of the Maastricht Treaty, the foundational document for the European Union.
When Santer became president of the EC in January 1995, Jean-Claude Juncker succeeded him as prime minister of Luxembourg. Juncker’s term in office was characterized by robust economic performance and he remained a prominent fixture in the upper echelons of European politics. From 2005 to 2013 Juncker helmed the Eurogroup and helped shape the response to the sovereign debt crisis in 2009. In 2014 Jean-Claude Juncker was elected by the European Parliament to succeed José Manuel Barroso as president of the EC. During his time in office he was confronted with a number of challenges facing the EU, including a sluggish economy, a series of terrorist attacks in Europe and Brexit which dominated Juncker’s five year term.
Jean-Claude Juncker was widely renowned to be a highly skilful mediator within the European Union. In 2006, he was awarded the ‘International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen for his contribution as an “engine and pioneer of European unification”. Among the numerous other awards the passionate European has received are the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Union Gold Medal with Star as well as honorary doctorates from various international universities.
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Jean-Claude Juncker's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jean-Claude tailored to your event.
Jean-Claude Juncker speaks on Banking, Brexit, Business & Management, Economics, Euro. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jean-Claude to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jean-Claude Juncker for events worldwide, subject to Jean-Claude's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jean-Claude Juncker is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jean-Claude can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jean-Claude Juncker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jean-Claude can offer.
Jean-Claude Juncker delivers keynotes in English, French, German. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jean-Claude Juncker's areas of expertise include Banking, Brexit, Business & Management, Economics, Euro. To get a clear sense of Jean-Claude's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jean-Claude Juncker can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Banking, Brexit, Business & Management, Economics, Euro is relevant. Details of Jean-Claude's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jean-Claude Juncker is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jean-Claude Juncker, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jean-Claude's current availability for your dates.