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DER STANDARD Morning Briefing

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Rogger-Saal
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in englischer Sprache

Start your day and immerse yourself into the latest headlines about shifting powers and international relations by discussing how they are portrayed by the media. In this context, we will shed light on the key challenges of digitisation for European politics and democracy in times of rising populism and authoritarianism.

Political Scientist and Digitisation Expert, Zürich
Senior Editor, Europe and NATO, DER STANDARD, Brussels Chair

Nicolas ZAHN

Political Scientist and Digitisation Expert, Zürich

 Nicolas Zahn studierte an der Universität Zürich Sozial- und Politikwissenschaften und machte 2014 seinen Master in Genf in International Affairs. Seit 2015 arbeitet Nicolas Zahn bei der Credit Suisse Trust AG in Zürich als Business Consultant. Im Bereich der ausserschulischen Aktivitäten ist Zahn unter anderem Mitgründer und Teil des Präsidiums der «Operation Libero» sowie Mitglied des wissenschaftlichen Think-Tank «reatch». Nicolas Zahn hat verschiedene Auszeichnungen erhalten: Unter anderem war er 2016 Gewinner des Schreibwettbewerbs zum Thema «Fourth Industrial Revolution» und 2014 Gewinner des Schreibwettbewerbs zum Thema «Du und Demokratie».

Thomas MAYER

Senior Editor, Europe and NATO, DER STANDARD, Brussels

from 1982 Studies, Philosophy and German Literature, Vienna
from 1984 Journalist, Der Falter, Vienna
1986-1987 Journalist, Kleine Zeitung, Graz
1987 Freelancer, Profil, Vienna
since 1988 Staff member, DER STANDARD, Vienna
1994-2002 European Editor, DER STANDARD, Brussels
since 2002 Managing Editor and Head of Newsroom, DER STANDARD, Vienna
since 2009 Editor, Europe and NATO, DER STANDARD, Brussels

Political and Legal Symposia

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24.08.2019

17:00 - 18:45Opening of the Political SymposiumPlenary
19:45 - 20:45Promoting Stability in Wider Europe: The Role of the EU and the OSCEPlenary
20:30 - 21:00POLITICO Happy HourSocial

25.08.2019

08:00 - 09:00ABGESAGT POLITICO Morning BriefingPlenary
08:00 - 09:00DER STANDARD Morning BriefingPlenary
09:00 - 13:30An Update on European Union LawBreakout
09:00 - 12:00Alpbach Mindfulness HikeBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 01: Promoting the SDGs in Europe with a Global MindsetBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 02: Experimental Government and the Story of Basic Income in FinlandBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 03: Demography and DemocracyBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 04: Digital Diplomacy vs Digital ColonialismBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 05: How We Benefit from Empowering the Young in PoliticsBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 06: Lost in Translation? The EU’s Struggle to Speak with One Voice on Foreign PolicyBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 07: Extremism, Disinformation and the Role of New TechnologiesBreakout
14:00 - 18:00Democracy BootcampBreakout
14:00 - 15:30Opening of the Legal SymposiumPlenary
14:00 - 16:00Liberty and Responsibility: Two Sides of the Same Coin?Partner
14:00 - 16:00Security Radar 2019: Wake-up Call for Europe!Partner
16:00 - 17:00Growing Sustainably: Africa on the MovePlenary
16:00 - 17:30Ideology in the Courtroom: How Impartial Are Judges?Plenary
17:30 - 18:30What Can Be Done against the Climate Crisis?Plenary
18:00 - 19:30How Free Is the Press Across the EU?Plenary
19:00 - 20:00What Does the World Think? A Conversation on Fundamental Philosophical QuestionsPlenary
20:00 - 23:30ReceptionSocial
20:00 - 22:00European-Israeli DinnerSocial
20:30 - 21:30Less Freedom for More Security?Plenary

26.08.2019

08:00 - 09:00DER STANDARD Morning BriefingPlenary
08:00 - 09:00POLITICO Morning BriefingPlenary
09:00 - 12:00Alpbach Mindfulness HikeBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 08: Emissions Trading: an Effective Way to Reduce EmissionsBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 09: When Machines Judge PeopleBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 10: How Free Should Trade Be? The Development of European Standards for Trade and Foreign Direct InvestmentsBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 11: International Arms Trade Regulations: A Call for ActionBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 12: Does More Digital Freedom Automatically Mean Less Legal Security?Breakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 13: New Wars – New EpidemicsBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 14: Human Rights Under Pressure: The Role of Ombudspersons and National Human Rights InstitutionsBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 15: Security through Liberty: About the Will for Public OrderBreakout
10:00 - 12:00Breakout Session 16: A Pathway to Sustainable Business TransformationBreakout
14:00 - 15:30‘Soft Power’ or Defence Union? Military Cooperation in the European UnionPlenary
14:00 - 15:30The Struggle for the Rule of Law: Is the EU Fighting a Losing Battle?Plenary
14:00 - 18:00LAW Working GroupsBreakout
14:00 - 18:00Let’s Talk!Breakout
16:00 - 17:30Freedom of Speech at Universities: What Is (Still) Acceptable?Plenary
16:30 - 17:45Liberty and Security in the Context of International RelationsPlenary
18:15 - 19:15How Much Courage Does the Law Need?Plenary
20:30 - 22:00Speakers’ NightPlenary

27.08.2019

09:00 - 12:00Alpbach Mindfulness HikeBreakout
09:30 - 11:00Brexit: Departure into the UnknownPlenary
11:30 - 13:00Tackling Complexity: Insights from the Alpbach Learning MissionsPlenary