The Walter Hallstein Institute for European Constitutional Law at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin invites you to the Humboldt Speech on Europe, featuring the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. The title of his speech is “The European Union – Towards a new Era of Completion, Enlargement and Deepening”. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at 5.00 pm in the Senate Hall of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin.
Jakov Milatović (born in 1986 in Podgorica) has been President of Montenegro since May 2023. He studied economics and, prior to his political career, worked in the international financial sector, among other fields. From 2020 to 2022, he served as Minister for the Economy and was involved in the “Evropa sad!” (“Europe Now!”) reform programme, which aimed to bring about economic change and improve living standards. In 2022, he co-founded the political movement of the same name. In the 2023 presidential election, he defeated the long-standing incumbent, Milo Đukanović. Politically, he advocates for economic reforms, the strengthening of the rule of law and Montenegro’s accession to the European Union.
At a glance
When: Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 5.00 pm
Where: Senate Hall, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin
Programme and registration
Doors open at 4.30 pm. Please note that no visitors will be admitted to the room after 4.55 pm.
Following the speech, the audience will have the opportunity to discuss with Jakov Milatović. The speech will be delivered in English.
Interested visitors are asked to register to attend in person. The event will also be livestreamed via YouTube. Questions can be asked via the YouTube live chat.
Information for members of the press
Seats are reserved for members of the press. Please register by 13 April 2026 at: pr☞ Please insert an @ at this point ☜hu-berlin☞ Please insert a period at this pointde.
Please note: As seating in the event room is limited, you will receive a confirmation of registration after the registration deadline if you are able to attend the event in person.
Please have your press pass ready upon entry. Your equipment may be subject to a brief security check. We kindly remind you that we will exercise our right of access should you fail to comply with our instructions.