The future of Europe is full of challenges that need to be addressed. The new European Parliament elected in June and the new Commission currently being formed face a complex and rapidly changing world. The war in Ukraine continues, Russia is increasingly unpredictable, and climate change and biodiversity loss require rapid and effective action. The EU’s share of global GDP is decreasing, and competition on the global market is getting tougher. Where is Europe now, and where is it headed?
These issues will be discussed in depth between 28 and 30 August 2024 at the Europe Forum, which brings together key figures from the top tiers of the political, financial, research and advocacy sectors. A wide array of viewpoints on Europe’s future and security will be shared during the forum. Approximately 1,000 participants are expected to attend the three-day event, and the programme includes 42 different sessions.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo opens the debate by outlining Finland’s future EU policy. Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta sheds light on the outlook for EU’s industrial and state aid policy. Paavo Lipponen, former Prime Minister of Finland, who led Finland into the heart of the EU in the 1990s, assesses the current state and future of Europe, the EU and Finland.
The panels address European security from various different angles. The discussions will highlight the sustainability of critical infrastructure, military security, security of supply, cultural resilience, the future of investments and innovations, and security aspects related to democracy and climate change. Today’s hot topics include EU support for Ukraine, the dismantling of strategic dependencies, power relations within the EU Parliament and the main objectives of the new Commission.
Speakers include Commissioner-designate for Finland Henna Virkkunen, Commander of the Defence Forces Janne Jaakkola, Director General for Research and Innovation at the European Commission’s Directorate-General Mark Lemaître, NATO Ambassador Klaus Korhonen, and Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn.
The discussion on Europe is now more important than ever – come along!
The Europe Forum offers a unique opportunity to participate in the European debate and look towards the future of Europe.
Participation:
- Join us and follow the diverse programme on location at Turku City Theatre by registering in advance at www.europeforum.fi
- The event is free and open to everyone, but pre-registration is required
- You can also follow the entire programme live online without having to register at www.europeforum.fi
- Seats are allocated in order of arrival
Join us in building a common and safe future for Europe! Register now at www.europeforum.fi and secure your seat at Finland’s European policy flagship event.
