Security policy on the table at the Europe Forum
Europe forum is leading European policy forum. At the turn of August and September, the Europe Forum in Turku will discuss European security policy and economy, as well as the green transition and its tools. The discussions will also reach Turku Market Square, where a public event is organised.
This year’s theme of the Europe Forum is A Changing Europe.
Over 40 organisers are involved, with their own programme sections. During the three-day event, the versatile discussions and panels will be participated by, for example, Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen, MEP Ville Niinistö, Professor Alexander Stubb, Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn, and Mayor of Turku Minna Arve. In addition, the Europe Forum will see MEPs, researchers, professors, members of youth organisations, as well as experts from various fields.
– The table is set for an active European debate. Now is the right time to discuss Finland’s role in the EU and as a member of NATO, but also more generally, discuss what we want from Western cooperation. What are we prepared to commit to, and where are the limits of Finland’s special characteristics? The Europe Forum is the number one forum for EU discussions in Finland, says Matti Niemi, Chairman of the Europe Forum in Turku association (Eurooppa Foorumi Turussa ry).
Wednesday’s topics include the self-government of Åland and Crimea. On Thursday, the discussions will focus on the green transition, as well as the means of saving the Baltic Sea: green innovations, infrastructure investments, maritime corridors, and energy markets. Also, the differences and common features of local agreement in Finland and Sweden will be compared.
Friday’s themes at the Europe Forum are foreign, security, and defence policy, as well as peace mediation as a means of consolidating European security.
Join the discussion on the Market Square or participate online
The public may participate in the Europe Forum panels and discussions after registration.
On Friday 1 September, on the Turku Market Square, the public will also be able to participate in discussions on the opportunities provided by the green and digital transitions for people and the European economy, at the Speakers’ Corner public event. You do not need to register for the Speakers’ Corner event: just show up!
The Europe Forum can also be participated virtually, through the Forum’s own virtual event platform, where all programmes are broadcast live. The programmes are interpreted into English, and questions and comments can be sent via the event platform chat. You can join the virtual events without registering.
The Europe Forum will be held from 30 August to 1 September in Turku. The event will now be held for the sixth time.
Take part in the discussion on the future of Europe at the Europe Forum!