Theme

The theme of the session is “Global Europe - Working towards Sustainable Economies”. The intentionally wide scope of the theme allows the participants to deal with a multitude of acute political questions. In the current context of international crises, Europe must find a way to strengthen the economic region internally whilst maintaining its central political and economic role globally. At the same time a European voice could be conducive to the series of social and political conflicts facing the world today. The delegates will have the chance to develop and voice their opinions on these complex issues. Not only will they deepen their skills and understanding, they will give Europe’s youth a voice.

Three Sub-elements of Sustainability

Financial sustainability
• New models for state finances: How can further national debt debacles be avoided?
• Are institutions like national debt limits a solution?
• What sort of role should central banks play?

Social sustainability
• How can civil society and the economy provide each other with mutual support?
• Which new approaches for conflict solution between companies and citizens might merit contemplation?
• How can different industrial sectors in Europe contribute to sustainable economic growth?

Environmental sustainability
• What does the future hold for trade in climate certificates and the exchange of tec hnology?
• How should industry and governments collaborate regarding climate objectives?
• How can economic development of newly industrialised countries be combined with environmental sustainability?

Worth your time