27 August - 30 August
Europe in the World Days
The Forum for Europeans who drive ideas for a strong and democratic Europe.
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.
Impressions
"Opening – The New Europe" with Maia Sandu, President of Moldova.
Chat Session "A Turning Point for Cryptocurrency?" with Technology Entrepreneur and Author Jeff Booth and Head of Fidelity Digital Asset Management and Head of Fidelity Digital Assets Europe Chris Tyrer.
Stage Session with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission.
Chat session "Ukraine: Six Months After 24/02" with Katarina Mathernová, Deputy Director-General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission.
Gerald Haug, climate historian and President of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, speaks about geoengineering.
Stage session with Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union.
Hike session "Building (for) the Future: Urban Planning and the Green Transition" with Skovbakke Villadsen, Associate Partner and Director at Gehl.
Social get-together with food and drinks.
Boris Vujčić, Croatian economist, university professor, and the Governor of the Croatian National Bank in a spontaneous session.
Eva Maydell, Member of the European Parliament, talking about how to improve the use of semiconductors, AI and data for the benefit of the European economy.
Nobel Prize recipient Joseph Stiglitz and Vice President of the EFA Association Katja Gentinetta tackle the question of how to achieve fair financial policies.
Line up of our highlight sessions
Normalising Monetary Policy and Implications for Financial Stability
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.
From Momentum to Climate Action
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.
Democracy vs. Autocracy – How can Democracy Win?
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?
United but Alone: How to Rethink the EU’s Relations With the “Global South”?
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?
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About the European Forum Alpbach
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.