Plenary Session Highlights - Old Europe, Young Voices: How Is The Next Generation Redefining Legacy, Leadership & The Future?
Plenary Session Highlights - Old Europe, Young Voices: How Is The Next Generation Redefining Legacy, Leadership & The Future?
17 May 2025
In a discussion about Europe's future, participants express a desire for unity and innovation to avoid reliance on other superpowers and to create a strong European power. They highlight the need to learn from past mistakes, such as Germany's energy policies, and to emulate successful models like Estonia's tech-friendly environment. The conversation acknowledges the achievements of the older generation, such as universal healthcare and education, while emphasizing the importance of democratizing innovation, particularly in AI. The older generation's prudence, developed through experiences of war and tragedy, is valued, but the current generation is urged to maintain agility to adapt to new challenges, including AI and environmental issues. The discussion concludes with a call for responsiveness in the face of ongoing armed conflicts, while retaining the prudence of previous generations.