26 August - 29 August
Marking the start of Austria’s political season, the Austria in Europe Days focus on the role of EU member states in Europe and internal EU challenges. Key figures from civil society, business, and parliament engage proactively with the next generation in Alpbach and broaden their networks.
United in Emergency: Towards a Stronger Climate and Energy Union
Europe needs to come together more than ever to overcome despair, polarisation and fragmentation as conflicts, economic and climate impacts intensify. How might climate and nature action become a (re-)unifying force for the European project, building common ground for Europe and Europeans?
Regaining Competitiveness: A Call for Action
To restore competitiveness, Europe must tackle economic challenges with bold reforms. Overcoming market fragmentation, improving finance access for businesses, and fostering innovation are essential to driving productivity and ensuring sustainable growth across member states.
Towards a European Defence Union: Goals, Roles and Responsibilities
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and rising security threats at Europe’s borders have intensified the debate on European defence integration. As the EU advances towards a more autonomous security framework, defining clear goals, institutional as well as societal responsibilities, and defence investment priorities is crucial.
Democracy and Rule of Law in the Digital Age: AI, Disinformation and Media
The advances in AI, proliferation of disinformation and evolving media landscape are reshaping the framework of democracy and the rule of law. We need to tackle the profound implications of these technological and social transformations for our democracies.
More details about the speakers and the programme of the Austria in Europe Days will be released mid-May. Until then:
The European Forum Alpbach is a space and place for the emergence of reflection and action.
It brings together young people from Europe and from all over the world with the most innovative minds from politics, business, civiI society, culture, and science to drive ideas for a strong and democratic Europe.
With this diverse, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary community, the Forum influences key actors throughout the European continent to facilitate their learning and decisions.