On February 13, 2026, during the Munich Security Conference, Jean-Marc Lieberherr, founding president of the Jean Monnet Institute, participated in a discussion focused on the lessons to be learned from Jean Monnet’s actions during the two world wars and the failure of the European Defense Community in 1954.
Alongside Sylvie Goulard, Gerald Knaus, and Mario Monti, he took part in a discussion held at Café Luitpold, at the invitation of Stephan J. Meier.
The discussions highlighted several lessons that remain relevant today: in the face of a common threat, collective action is the only way forward; sharing sovereignty—often hindered by national reluctance—is nonetheless essential; and any effective cooperation begins with a shared analysis of the reality and the threats facing Europe.
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Jean Monnet and Peace at the Munich Security Conference
On February 13, 2026, during the Munich Security Conference, Jean-Marc Lieberherr, Founding President of the Institut Jean Monnet, took part in a discussion exploring the lessons of Jean Monnet’s work during the two World Wars and the failure of the European Defense Community in 1954.
Alongside Sylvie Goulard, Gerald Knaus, and Mario Monti, he participated in the discussion at Café Luitpold, moderated by Stephan J. Meier.
The conversation highlighted several lessons that remain highly relevant today: when Europe faces a common threat, joint action is the only way forward; sharing sovereignty—though often delayed by national reluctance—is nonetheless essential; and effective cooperation begins with a shared understanding of the reality and threats facing Europe.
