Pierre Werner (29 December 1913 – 24 June 2002)[1] was a Luxembourgish politician in the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) who was the 19th prime minister of Luxembourg from 1959 to 1974 and the 21st from 1979 to 1984.

Werner was instrumental in solving the "empty chair" crisis provoked in 1965 by President Charles de Gaulle who, dissatisfied with the orientations of European integration at that time, had decided France would suspend its participation in meetings with other Member States; Werner persuaded France to resume its seat, thus re-enabling the decision-making process.

In 1970, Werner was given the mandate by the heads of State or government to draft, with a group of experts, a blueprint for an economic and monetary union within the EEC.

His report advocated gradual reforms, the irreversible fixing of exchange rates, and the introduction of a single currency within a decade.

He is remembered for having used "tripartite" social mediation (industry, labour and government) to overcome the severe steel crisis which lasted from 1979 to 1984.

With friends such as Joseph Bech, Jean Monnet and Robert Schuman, Werner was a determined advocate of European integration.

Werner, a sponsor of culture and especially music, actively promoted the restoration of Luxembourg's heritage (e.g. Vianden Castle).

After withdrawing from politics in 1984, Pierre Werner continued to assume some official duties and pursue cultural activities.