The challenge, which the EU needs to address in the new geopolitical context and against the background of Sino-American rivalry is of paramount importance. The EU’s industrial and technological strategy will only allow the EU to achieve digital, green and resilient transformation if the block can secure access to strategic materials, develop autonomous technologies and ensure global competitiveness. What is the scope of the EU’s dependency on third states in those areas? How has the war in Ukraine affected the EU’s position in global supply chains? How can the EU further diversity supplies of critical raw materials? With which countries should it strengthen diplomatic ties? How can it boost technological innovation and ensure global competitiveness, while advancing its green transition agenda?  

Opening

Dietmar Schweisgut, Secretary General of the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe

Discussion

Alice Pannier, Head of the Geopolitics of Technology program at the French Institute of International Relations, Paris

Mario Holzner, Director of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), Vienna

Désirée Rückert, Economist at European Investment Bank, Luxembourg

Moderation

Dominique David, President of the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe and Advisor to the Executive Chairman of the French Institute of International Relations, Paris

This conference will be held in english , without translation

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