27 August - 30 August
Key actors of European politics, economy, science, and culture meet. Together they debate the challenges that Europe in the World is currently facing: Climate, Finance and Economy, Democracy and Security. A variety of innovative formats shapes these four days, including hikes, chats, stages, workshops, and rituals.
In times of high inflation, it is necessary to raise interest rates, but also to reduce central banks' balance sheets in order to return to the inflation target of 2% in the medium term. This shift away from unconventional monetary policy is a must. After years of low to negative nominal interest rates, how will this affect financial stability.
The momentum to make climate action happen is as big as never before. Knowledge and awareness about the palpable climate crisis are strong, solutions exist aplenty, yet satisfying policy actions are lacking and frustration and anger are growing. What are the positive social tipping points societies need? What are prime examples of action that pave the way towards more impact? //INFO: Circular hiking trail Alpbacher Heimatweg. Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the gym of the Mittelschule Alpbach.
There is a global struggle between democracy and autocracy as two competing systems of governance, intensified by the War in Ukraine. Europe itself faces both internal and external threats to democracy, through democratic backsliding and malign actors. How can European democracies be reinforced? How can we better counteract autocratic leaders and methods? And how can Europe and its allies take on a democratic leadership role?
While Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the West, many countries in the “Global South” have not supported Western sanctions. It may come as a surprise that the EU has not been able to gather more support, considering the fact that it is the biggest donor of development assistance and the largest trading block. What are the reasons for the apparent failure to win over the “Global South”? How can the EU rethink its approach?
60+ Sessions︱95 Speakers︱1500 Participants
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.