Programme ‘24

National & international climate targets are presenting us with growing challenges. We need to implement solutions now. How can we achieve this? What does it take?

Infrastructure is the key to a sustainable society. New green technologies harbour enormous potential. We must enforce and, above all, finance them.

We are living in a time to change. Europe must find its role in the new world order – and utilise the opportunities that present themselves. Can Europe still play a leading role?

Europe is facing major challenges – and investments. The digital and ecological transformation must be mastered, resilience and defence capabilities must be expanded and Europe’s competitiveness must be strengthened.

What has history taught us? Are we brave enough for change?

Hundreds of billions of US dollars are available in the USA for investment in climate protection, focussing on promoting green technologies and driving forward infrastructure expansion. Can Europe follow this example?

Nuclear science and technology is constantly evolving. Climate change and the quest for energy security present all countries and regions with the central question of the optimal, sustainable energy mix.

What is nature still worth to us? We must finally improve political decision-making processes so that effective measures are adopted to tackle the climate and diversity crisis.

Too much construction and concreting are taking place at the moment. How can we make better use of old properties and derelict building land?

Green hydrogen will play a major role in the new energy mix; green steel is revolutionising an entire industry. How far have we come? What other possibilities are available?

We know that we must change somethings. But to what extent are we prepared to accept these changes? Let’s translate challenges into opportunities. Insights into futurology.

Where and how should investments be made in order to generate the greatest impact for society? Politicians, private investors, companies, municipalities and countries – everyone can and must make a contribution here.

Revitalising town centres creates quality of life and is the basis for a flourishing economy. How can we turn centres into focal points again?

The EU wants to be climate-neutral by 2050. At least that’s what the masterplan envisages. What about the European Green Deal? Can we learn something from the USA?

The assessment of how artificial intelligence will change our working world fluctuates between digital turbo and fear of job losses. But can the new technology rather relieve us than replace us?

There is enough electricity available. But can we also transport it quickly and safely across the country? The grid needs to be expanded considerably. How quickly can we do that? And how can it be financed?

How much longer will we be able to experience winters with heavy frost and lots of snow? How much time do we have left to turn the proverbial tide? What do we need to do?

We need more certainty so that the money is really channelled to where we need it now. Climate crisis and environmental protection, care and health, inflation and bottlenecks … we need to set ourselves ambitious targets.

What unites us must replace what divides us. Controversies can be overcome together. Always on equal footing and with openness.

Courage is the order of the day. Embrace the opportunities offered by new developments. Everyone needs to take responsibility.