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Europe - Dream and Reality

Kristin ZeierMay 7, 2014

Europe may have survived the crisis, but where does it stand now? Is it still a reference point for emerging economies or has it lost its attractiveness? Can the European dream survive global competition?

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After overcoming the economic crisis, several questions remain regarding the current and future state of Europe. Where is Europe headed, how sustainable is the European dream in a global world? What advantages does the European understanding of the welfare state have - and can it serve as a model for other regions?

These and other questions will be the focus of a symposium hosted by the Alfred Herrhausen Society on May 9. Under the title "Europe - Dream and Reality," the event brings together speakers from around the world to share and exchange their ideas on Europe.

Speakers include among others the philosopher Ágnes Heller; the writers Sudhir Kakar, Mely Kiyak and Liao Yiwu; the researcher Zhou Hong; as well as political insiders such as Joschka Fischer, Pascal Lamy, Wu Jianmn, Janusz Reiter and Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The non-profit Alfred Herrhausen Society is the international forum of the Deutsche Bank. It focuses on new forms of governance as a response to the challenges of the today. DW is cooperating with the society to bring the symposium to a wider audience. The event on May 9 will be streamed over the website dw.de/english, starting at 9:00 CET.