Luc Frieden at the Benelux Summit in Maastricht

On November 10 2026, Prime Minister Luc Frieden will participate in the Benelux summit in Maastricht, the Netherlands - held under the Dutch presidency - together with the Dutch and Belgian Prime Ministers, Rob Jetten and Bart De Wever.

The summit will start with a discussion on progress made over the past year in strengthening cooperation within the Benelux, as well as potential avenues to explore in the coming months. The three Prime Ministers will also address current affairs and European issues. Later in the day, they will have the opportunity to meet with the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst.

Furthermore, the Prime Ministers will take part in a session with students from Maastricht University, organized by Studio Europa Maastricht, before visiting the Benelux Innovation Market alongside Minister-President Wüst. During this event, they will have the chance to explore several concrete Benelux cooperation projects, including initiatives related to police and ambulance services, the recognition of academic degrees, and cross-border autonomous transport.

The summit will conclude with a working dinner with representatives from the private sector to address the opportunities and challenges of the European internal market.

Press release by the Ministry of State