Othmar Karas

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First Vice-President of the European Parliament
European Parliament

Member of the European Parliament since 1999 and currently covering Economic and Monetary Policy as well as the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, and Constitutional Affairs. In 2022 Karas was elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament. It is his third term as a Vice-President.

Othmar Karas on the Schedule 2023

Tuesday, 29 August

Starting times
Morning
IN THE LOOP: Become a Facilitator for the Future of Circular Economy!
English 180
The circular economy has the potential to revolutionise both industry and economy. This is based on effective collaboration along the value chain. An interactive discussion provides insights on the important levers for the circular economy; from the perspective of industry, politics, science and representatives of the next generation. Join the loop, be part of a re-thinking economy!
Hotel Böglerhof , Böglerhof - Fichtensaal
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09:00 - 12:00 IN THE LOOP: Become a Facilitator for the Future of Circular Economy!
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Wednesday, 30 August

Starting times
Afternoon
Opening: Austria in Europe Days
English 120
With the multiple crises our continent is still facing, Europe needs to become bolder in shaping the world. It must accelerate its green transition, regain its technological competitiveness, take its security into its own hands and defend its democratic values. A Bold Europe is not an option, it is a necessity.
 
First Part: What can Central European States contribute to a Bold Europe?
 
Speakers: 
- Alexander Van der Bellen
- Natasa Pirc Musar
 
Second Part: How to strengthen Europe's Economic and Financial Sovereignty
 
Speakers: 
- Paschal Donohoe
- Othmar Karas
- Maria Demertzis
- Ralph Hamers
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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16:30 - 18:30 Opening: Austria in Europe Days
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Thursday, 31 August

Starting times
Afternoon
European Elections 2024: Time to Act Together
English 45
Next year's European elections will be crucial for future EU policies in the fields of climate, security, economy and others. That is why it is important that as many people as possible go to vote. Learn how you can contribute to increase voter turnout and strenghten European democracy. Because the more people vote, the stronger our democracy becomes!
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Hayek-Saal
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15:45 - 16:30 European Elections 2024: Time to Act Together
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