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Quantum computIng on March 19

The quantum leap in artificial intelligence has taken most people and companies by surprise. Quantum computing is considered the "next big thing". If you don't want to be surprised by it, you are welcome to find out more about quantum computing on March 19 in Frankfurt.

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Michael Gutowski named ESG Leader

Diplomatic Council Advisory & Professional Services (DCAPS) combine management consulting with a global think tank and business network with UN consultative status

The Diplomatic Council Advisory & Professional Services (DCAPS) have been expanded to include a new service unit for ESG. This unit supports companies in the areas of environmental, social and governance issues. Michael Gutowski has taken over the global management of the new unit.

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The DC and the UN - a strong relationship

The Diplomatic Council has been granted by the United Nations the highest status that can be achieved for a non-governmental organisation (NGO): the special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This status entitles the Diplomatic Council to attend UN sessions and make written and oral statements at international UN conferences and events.

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Code of Ethics

The Diplomatic Council was established as a Global Think Tank with the objective to serve as a bridge between diplomacy, economy and society. Diplomatic Council members share the idea that economic diplomacy provides a solid foundation for international understanding and a more peaceful interaction amongst nations.

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The world's best medical facilities

For many years, the Diplomatic Council has provided an important building block in the global healthcare sector through its strategic partner member Temos International. Temos is the only organization in the world recognized by the Diplomatic Council for the certification of medical facilities around the globe.

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Diplomatic Council New Year's reception with Brazil on Feb. 15.

Let's say goodbye to the old year and turn our attention to the New Year 2024. Let's toast to this at the Diplomatic Council's New Year's Reception on February 15 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).

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New Year's Reception 2024

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Welcome to the New Year's Reception of the Diplomatic Council on February 15, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Partner country is Brazil. The Brazilian Consul General H.E. Roberto Abdalla will report on current developments in his country, with a focus on economic opportunities and cultural offerings. The Consulate General will be inviting participants from its environment, which will certainly open up interesting new contacts with the Brazilian community.

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Into 2024 with success and confidence

The Diplomatic Council looks back on an extremely successful 2023 and looks forward to the new year 2024 with great confidence.

New DC missions in Europe, Asia and North America

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New Cooperation with ProtocolToday

The Diplomatic Council has entered into a strategic cooperation with ProtocolToday. The new partner, based in The Hague, The Netherlands, is an expert organisation in international protocol, diplomacy, soft skills, business etiquette, and international cultural intelligence and offers customised, solution-based training programs in the public and private sectors.

Globalisation is changing the world in every aspect. Traditional industrial economies are transforming into entrepreneurial economies.

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Enlargement of the EU – a déjà-vu

By DC member Jochen M. Richter

Ahead of the European Council meeting mid-December, the question of a future enlargement of the EU is on the table. Or maybe it is not, depending, amongst other issues, on Council President Michel’s discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban. And one could add many more “ifs” and “hows.”

Independent of all these arguments, two things are assured: disappointment by all candidate countries, first and foremost in Ukraine, and a déjà-vu for those who were involved in the 2004/2007 enlargement process. Why that?