Impulses for a Strong Switzerland and a Strong Europe a STRONG SWITZERLAND NEEDS a STRONG RELATIONSHIP with EUROPE
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Impulses for a strong Switzerland and a strong Europe A STRONG SWITZERLAND NEEDS A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPE Switzerland and Europe are in the midst of a world in flux. For a strong Switzerland, its relationship with Europe is key. Alongside dynamic partners, we want to transform the Europa Forum, with its 25-year success story, into THE discussion and ideas platform for business, politics, science and civil society. The activities of the Europa Forum focus on annual themes. Backed by a powerful media partnership with Ringier Axel Springer Switzerland, these achieve a year-round presence featuring effective support initiatives that resonate widely. VISION Impulses for a strong Switzerland and a strong Europe MISSION We are THE discussion and ideas platform for connecting business, politics, science and civil society GOALS • Distinctive public image and resonance • Broad, prominent presence in the business community • Strong networking with politics, science and civil society • Public dialogue with deep involvement of the «next generation» • Secure financing through strong national and international partnerships OUR ORGANISATION FIT FOR THE FUTURE ASSOCIATION STEERING COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONTENT SOUNDING BOARD HONOUR GROUP PARTNER OFFICE BOARDS STEERING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Doris Leuthard, Co-Chair Marcel Stalder*, Chair Former Federal Councillor/Federal President Group CEO of Chain IQ Sigmar Gabriel, Co-Chair Dr. Philipp Gmür*, Vice-Chair Former German Federal Minister Group CEO of Helvetia and Vice Chancellor Morten Hannesbo*, Quaestor Anne Berner Founder of Dignitinis, Board Member Scott Sports SA Former Minister of Finnland Elvira Bieri Heinz M. Buhofer MD of Switzerland SGS Chair of Metall Zug AG Julie Cantalou* Prof. Renaud Dehousse President of glp Lab President European University Institute Andreas Gerber, Head Corporate Banking Prof. Dr. Astrid Epiney Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG Rector at the University of Fribourg Hans Hess Luc Frieden, attorney at law, Former President of Swissmem former Minister of Luxembourg Daniel Keist André Helfenstein CFO of Metall Zug AG CEO Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG Michael Moersch, Head of Business Media Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti Ringier Axel Springer Switzerland AG Professor for Climate Physics, ETH Zurich Damian Müller Christoph Mäder Council of States Canton Lucerne President of economiesuisse Fabian Peter Philippe Narval Governor of the State of Lucerne Participation expert and columnist Cécile Rivière Karin Perraudin Board member at foraus Chair of the Board of Groupe Mutuel Jean-Philippe Rochat* Doris Russi Schurter, Chair of the Board of Partner at Kellerhals-Carrard Helvetia, Board Member of Swiss International Stefan Rösch-Rütsche, Country Managing Partner Carsten Spohr, Chair of the Board Switzerland of EY and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa Helmut Ruhl Group CEO of AMAG Group AG Prof. Dr. Sarah M. Springman Rector at the ETH Zurich Prof. Dr. Bruno Staffelbach, Rector at the University of Lucerne Peter Spuhler, Chair of the Board and Group CEO a.i. Stadler Rail AG Fritz Studer Former CEO and Chair of the Board LUKB Dr. Guntram B. Wolff Director of Bruegel, Brussels Prof. Dr. Sophie Weerts Professor at the University of Lausanne Beat Züsli Mayor of Lucerne * = Member of the Managing Board Europa Forum Luzern BOARDS CONTENT HONOUR SOUNDING GROUP BOARD Dr. Philipp Gmür, Chair Fritz Studer, Chair Group CEO of Helvetia Former CEO and Chair of the Board of LUKB Stefan Barmettler Herbert Bolliger Editor-in-Chief of Handelszeitung Former Chair of the Executive Board of Migros Lukas Gresch Ralph Büchi General Secretary FDHA Chair of the supervisory board Axel Springer SE Rolf Hunkeler Micheline Calmy-Rey Chair of the Board of 1a Hunkeler Holding Former Federal Councillor/Federal President Prof. Dr. Christoph Lengwiler, Former Head Prof. Dr. Joseph Deiss School of Business IFZ Lucerne, Board Member Former Federal Councillor/Federal President of BEKB Prof. Dr. Bruno Gehrig Dr. Remo Lütolf Former Chair of the Board of Swiss International Chair of the Board of RUAG International Dr. h.c. Heinz Karrer Former President economiesuisse Dr. Jakob Kellenberger Former State Secretary Dr. Philipp Rösler Former German Federal Minister and Vice Chancellor Dr. Uli Sigg Businessman, former Ambassador Dr. h.c. Kaspar Villiger Former Federal Councillor/Federal President ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting at the KKL Luzern EDITION 2021 attracts more than 1000 attendees annually. 24 and 25 November 2021 at the KKL Luzern It is the leading event of its kind in on the topic of “Under China’s Spell”. Switzerland. We give impulses and facilitate constructive dialogue between business, politics, science and civil society, taking into account the future generation. OPINION LEADERS At the Europa Forum Lucerne, selected leading representatives from business, politics, science and civil society share their opinions and viewpoints on relevant topics concerning Europe and Switzerland. Doris Leuthard Marcel Stalder Co-Chair of the Steering Committee, Chair of the Executive Committee, Former Federal Councillor/Federal Group CEO Chain IQ President “Going forward, one of the things the prosperity “We live in an increasingly connected world, of Switzerland depends on is its relationship with which makes it all the more important for Switzer- a Europe that is as united and strong as possible. land to have clearly structured relations with the We are committed to this.” EU. Meeting this challenge calls for guidance: my involvement with the Europa Forum Lucerne is a natural extension of my desire to contribute to this.” Philipp Gmür Hans Hess Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee, Member of the Executive Committee, Group CEO of Helvetia Former President of Swissmem “I support this project in the Executive Commit- “Europe is a high-level management issue, tee because Europe is of central importance to especially for the exporting economy. Through the Swiss economy and we must actively shape the Europa Forum Lucerne, I want to promote the dialogue on it.” constructive dialogue and thus further develop this unique platform.” DIALOGUE AND PARTNERSHIP As impulse generators, we call for and promote direct dialogue with Switzerland and Europe even beyond the events we organise. By means of six impact initiatives, we actively maintain partnerships, offer guidance, facilitate new networks and foster an informed public. We provide inspiration for the annual themes with the intention of connecting different interests, people, perspectives and generations. Each of the impact initiatives is overseen by a member of the Executive Committee. IMPACT LOGIC MODEL 365-DAYS-PRESENCE STEERING CONTENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SOUNDING COMMITTEE BOARD TOPIC 2021 UNDER CHINA‘S SPELL CROSS SECTIONAL THEMES: SUSTAINABILITY & DIGITIZATION FÖRDERKREIS 92 POLITICS EDUCATION & RESEARCH SME/ENTREPRENEURSHIP NEXT GENERATION PUBLICATION IMPULSE MAGAZINE IMPULSE PROGRAM IMPULSE PAPER ANNUAL MEETING EVENTS LIVE & VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION A STRONG SWITZERLAND AND A STRONG EUROPE JOINT CHALLENGES Europe is struggling, and the situation is not getting any easier. Economies are weakening, national debts are causing concern, populism is on the rise, and both Brexit with its unfore- seeable consequences and the migration crisis remain unresolved. All this carries risks for Europe – and Switzerland. DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT The global situation is also having a negative impact. Global commercial disputes, conflicts with Russia and China‘s growing hunger for power are putting Europe on the defensive. Current challenges due to the corona pandemic do additionally influence the already fragile situation. QUO VADIS EUROPE? Is there a way out of these straits for Europe – if so, what are the possible solutions? And what about Switzerland? The European Union is the main economic partner of Switzerland. The corona crisis and its impacts demonstrate the importance of the European cooperation also in other fields. LOOKING AHEAD It all centres on the age-old question: more closeness or greater distance? The Europa Forum Lucerne has been offering guidance in an uncertain world for more than 25 years. EUROPA FORUM LUCERNE Spinnereistrasse 5 6020 Emmenbrücke T +41 41 260 85 34 [email protected] europaforum.ch MARCEL STALDER Chair DR. DOMINIK ISLER Co-Director FABIAN WASSMER Co-Director /PLATINUM PARTNER /GOLD PARTNER /MEDIA PARTNER .