The President of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC), Kristina Herbst, took part today in the plenary session of the Benelux Interparliamentary Assembly in Luxembourg. Members of Parliament from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg gathered to address current European challenges, including the implications of new EU–US customs duties and ongoing efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation in combating tax fraud and money laundering.
In her remarks, Kristina Herbst offered a political reflection from a wider European perspective. She stressed that stable trade relations, secure transport routes and predictable economic conditions remain essential pillars of cooperation and prosperity across Europe. These foundations, she noted, have become even more important in light of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, which continues to affect security, economic stability and public confidence throughout the continent.
Herbst emphasised that regular dialogue between parliaments strengthens trust, deepens mutual understanding and supports democratic resilience. The exchange in Luxembourg provided an opportunity to bring perspectives from the Baltic Sea region into the discussion with the Benelux countries and to highlight the value of strong interparliamentary cooperation at a moment of significant strain for Europe.
The plenary session in Luxembourg brought together expert insights, political assessments and regional viewpoints, creating a broad platform for addressing shared European concerns.
Benelux Parliament
The Benelux Interparliamentary Assembly is the parliamentary cooperation body of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Established in 1955, it promotes political dialogue, supports cross-border cooperation and addresses issues of common concern within the Benelux region.
Photo: Giedrius Drukteinis, Vice-President of the Baltic Assembly; Kristina Herbst, President of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference; Patricia Creutz, President of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community of Belgium and Vice-President of the Benelux Parliament; and Jānis Vucāns, President of the Baltic Assembly, during a meeting on the margins of the plenary session in the Chambre des Députés in Luxembourg.