Jacob Kirkegaard

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Senior Fellow
Peterson Institute & German Marshall Fund

He is graduate of Danish Army’s Special School of Intelligence and Linguistics; and holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Aarhus; a Master’s degree from Columbia University NYC; and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He is specialized in Europe, Ukrainian war, Chinese long-term economic growth, decarbonization, immigration, FDI, pension systems and demographics.

Jacob Kirkegaard on the Schedule 2023

All times in CEST

Thursday, 31. August

Starting times
Morning
Europe’s Economic Lessons Learned from Russia’s War against Ukraine
English 180
Russia’s war against Ukraine has severely disrupted historic economic and financial ties with Europe. Europe’s large exposure to Russia has led to huge adjustment costs and the need to reshape its economies for a longer-term disengagement from Russia. How can Europe assume a position of strength while dealing with these adjustments? How, in turn, can Europe foster interlinkages with Ukraine for mutual benefit and integrate its large economy into its markets?   Session objective: Building understanding – Build your understanding by learning about personal insights and experiences as well as developments in business, society, politics or world affairs. //INFO: Circular hiking trail Alpbacher Heimatweg. Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session will take place in the first floor (EG3) in the elementary school of Alpbach.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Terrace
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09:00 - 12:00 Europe’s Economic Lessons Learned from Russia’s War against Ukraine
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Hike
Afternoon
The Future of Transatlantic Relations after 2024
English 60
In recent months, the two sides of the Atlantic have drawn closer together in the face of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. However, first cracks are already visible in the transatlantic front, for example when it comes to industry subsidies or relations with China. Next year could bring another challenge to the relationship as both the EU and the United States will be heading to the polls. What would a Republican victory mean for EU-US relations and how should the EU prepare for all possible outcomes?   Session objective: Imagining new possibilities – Get inspired and foster new ideas by imagining bold solutions to complex challenges and imagine disruptively new ways of thinking. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 The Future of Transatlantic Relations after 2024
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