Young people from over 85 countries gathered in the heart of the Austrian Alps to discuss global warming and the challenges facing the EU
For two weeks, the picturesque village of Alpbach in the Austrian Alps brought together young people from around the world, including Romania, to discuss topics of great interest to Generation Z, such as climate change.
In addition to global warming, those attending the Alpbach Forum also discussed challenges related to democracy, energy security and the war in Ukraine.
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- The Alps are experiencing the impacts of global warming. The country at risk of losing all its glaciers in 45 years
- The country with the happiest children and young people is in Europe. The antithesis of life in the USA for Gen Z
- Garbage thrown from ships has ended up choking the Black Sea and the Danube Delta. Authorities do not acknowledge the problem
- Stop fast fashion. The European Union is taking measures aimed at reducing clothing purchases and promoting the repair of the ones we have
- The end (of toilet paper) is near. The EU wants change
An essential part of the Alpbach experience is the opportunity for young people to interact directly with renowned politicians and representatives from the business world.
Teodora Drăghiciu is a student at the Sorbonne University in Paris and is in Austria for the first time.
"It has been two magical weeks. (…) From heads of state, diplomats, ministers and senior officials to students, young professionals and even locals from the Tyrolean village of Alpbach, everyone has brought something that I will take with me in life", she says.
Ionela Ruști is a fellow of the Alpbach Romania Initiative Group:
"The security topics discussed during the forum were the most interesting to me, and the seminars I attended were very helpful in improving my knowledge in this area. As a graduate of a Master's program in International Politics in Belgium, I am glad I had the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics with other participants who come from different fields and have a different academic background. I will carry forward what I discovered in Alpbach and will try as much as possible to implement some of the ideas and topics from the forum into my work as an intern at the Council of the European Union".
About the European Forum Alpbach
The European Forum Alpbach is an annual event that brings together young people from several continents with leaders from various fields to discuss global issues and challenges.
The first edition of the European Alpbach Forum took place in 1945, and since then, it has grown in scope and become an important event on the agenda of the international academic, political and economic community.
Participants include politicians, scientists, business leaders, journalists, artists and representatives of non-governmental organizations.
The event also encourages networking and collaboration among participants from different fields to address the complex challenges facing the modern world.
