How can Europe juggle geopolitical crises and renewable transition?

The last few years have been shaped by a pandemic, geopolitical unrest, energy market turmoil and serious military conflicts in several parts of the world. Europe has dealt with the War in Ukraine, an unstable energy market and rising inflation.

All of these factors have led Dr. Fabian Zuleeg to define the time we live in as "The Age of Permacrisis", a prolonged period characterized by uncertainty and instability, which stems from catastrophic events. In the midst of this crisis era, Europe must also consider fundamental questions around climate goals, energy security, industrial competitiveness, and the renewable transition. Statkraft warmly welcomes Dr. Zuleeg to this event in Arendal, where we will ask:

• How is the EU adapting to face "a continuous time of crisis"?
• What happens to the green shift when defense budgets swallow up all funds?
• What does Europe's energy future look like?
• What should Norwegian actors do in the face of the new reality?

The European Policy Centre is a think tank dedicated to promoting European integration through analysis and debate.

Dr. Fabian Zuleeg is the CEO and chief economist of the think tank. His latest research looks at how Europe can meet the challenge of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while addressing fundamental changes that Europe must go through (technological revolution, climate action and demographic change).