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30. 6. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
The Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the European Centre for International Political Economy – ECIPE invite you to a webinar:
The Future of the Transatlantic Relations – Priorities for the Slovenian Presidency
Thursday, 15 July, 15.00 CET
There is a new energy in EU-US relations. Digitalisation played a crucial role during the pandemic to keep the society going, and its role will only grow in the coming years. China’s rise as a technological power and the desire to protect liberal values, such as democracy and human rights, have made it urgent to deepen the partnership with like-minded countries on technology and digital trade. The recently established Trade and Technology Council (TTC) demonstrates that both the EU and the US are keen to deepen their relations and promote faster tech-enabled growth.
Join our panel of experts to discuss:
- What should be the focus of the TTC? How to achieve better market access and streamline differing regulations?
- What role can transatlantic cooperation play in the EU’s recovery plan?
- How can the transatlantic partnership help transform the European digital environment?
- Can Europe’s unilateral (regulatory) actions or the quest for strategic autonomy hurt the reinvigorated cooperation and the newly established TTC?
- What are the core problems in Europe’s path towards a technologically advanced digital economy?
Speakers:
- Dr Stanislav Raščan, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Slovenia
- Fredrik Erixon, Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy
- Joanna van der Merwe, fellow, Defense Tech Initiative, Center for European Policy Analysis
- Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Ambassador-at-Large, Director of Cyber Diplomacy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia
- Rihards Kols, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Latvian Parliament (TBC)
Moderator: TBA
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21. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
The Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy invite you to a webinar titled:
A brave new digital world: Regional Cooperation on Digital Transformation
Wednesday, 2 June, 12.00 CET
Register here
The adoption of digital solutions skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, accelerating the globalized existence of modern life even as the pandemic curtailed traditional manifestations of globalization, such as travelling. It increasingly affects the economy, public administration, education, and the daily lives of citizens. The digital world is growing and evolving, mandating the needs for the implementation of advanced infrastructure to ensure the safety and efficacy of this brave new world.
Our future depends on it.
Join our panel of experts to discuss:
- Why is regional cooperation important and in what setting (3 Seas Initiative, Visegrad 4 or other formats)?
- To what kind of digital environment (infrastructure, security, norms) are we aspiring?
- How will growing Chinese influence and US-China tech rivalry impact the CEE and the EU as a whole?
- How do we jump-start digital transformation in the region? Do we start with infrastructure and how do we cooperate more on developing it?
- How do we see the future of Europe? Can the EU unify around the development of future digital policies?
Speakers:
- Keynote speaker: Peter Chase, Senior Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
- Michał Rekowski, Kosciuszko Institute, Poland
- Katharine Klačanský, Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, Czech Republic
- Márton Ugrósdy, Director at Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary
- Boris Koprivnikar, Head of Sincular, former Minister of Public Administration, Slovenia
Moderator: Danielle Piatkiewicz, Research Fellow at Europeum Institute for European Policy, Czech Republic
Join us and register here!
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21. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
The Centre for European Perspective and the Eastern Europe Studies Centre held a webinar on May 20 titled:
Strategic Autonomy in a Globally Interdependent World: What’s Next for Europe?
Strategic autonomy has entered the EU vocabulary in 2013 as a security and defence issue. Rapidly changing world balance and political changes in traditionally friendly countries forced the EU to expand strategic autonomy to new sectors. Nevertheless, member states still tend to view it in different terms, in part due to countries pursuing different development strategies and working independently from one another.
The current pandemic fully revealed the importance of digital technologies, which have taken centre stage in discussions on strategic autonomy.
Technologic rivalry among global players only exacerbates fears about the future EU dependence on foreign companies. On the other hand, underinvestment, market fragmentation and poorly designed regulation prevent European tech companies from competing on a global market effectively.
The expert panel discussed the following:
• How should we perceive the quest for strategic autonomy, and what does it mean for Europe?
• What impact will this concept have on digital development and the way we do business?
• What impact will technological rivalry have on Europe?
• What role can CEE have in bridging the differences within the EU?
• Where are we leading the way, and where are we lagging behind?
Expert speakers joining the discussion:
❖ Dr Giedrius Česnakas, Head of Political Science Study Programs, General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
❖ Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Chairman, Committee on National Security and Defence of the Lithuanian parliament
❖ Mindaugas Ubartas, Director, Infobalt
❖ Dr Uroš Svete, Director, Information Security Administration of the Republic of Slovenia
❖ Dr Marko Grobelnik, AI Researcher & Digital Champion of Slovenia at EC, Jožef Stefan Institute
Moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director, Centre for European Perspective (CEP)
14. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
The Centre for European Perspective and the Eastern Europe Studies Centre invite you to a webinar titled:
Strategic Autonomy in a Globally Interdependent World: What’s Next for Europe?
Thursday, May 20, 12.00 CET
Register here
Strategic autonomy has entered the EU vocabulary in 2013 as a security and defence issue. Rapidly changing world balance and political changes in traditionally friendly countries forced the EU to expand strategic autonomy to new sectors. Nevertheless, member states still tend to view it in different terms, in part due to countries pursuing different development strategies and working independently from one another.
The current pandemic fully revealed the importance of digital technologies, which have taken centre stage in discussions on strategic autonomy. Technologic rivalry among global players only exacerbates fears about the future EU dependence on foreign companies. On the other hand, underinvestment, market fragmentation and poorly designed regulation prevent European tech companies from competing on a global market effectively.
• How should we perceive the quest for strategic autonomy, and what does it mean for Europe?
• What impact will this concept have on digital development and the way we do business?
• What impact will technological rivalry have on Europe?
• What role can CEE have in bridging the differences within the EU?
• Where are we leading the way, and where are we lagging behind?
Joining us to discuss these questions are:
❖ Dr Giedrius Česnakas, Head of Political Science Study Programs, General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
❖ Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Chairman, Committee on National Security and Defence of the Lithuanian parliament
❖ Mindaugas Ubartas, Director, Infobalt
❖ Dr Uroš Svete, Director, Information Security Administration of the Republic of Slovenia
❖ Dr Marko Grobelnik, AI Researcher & Digital Champion of Slovenia at EC, Jožef Stefan Institute
Moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director, Centre for European Perspective (CEP)
Join us and register here!
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7. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
? The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our economies, workplaces, daily habits, as well as international relations. It has put a damper on globalization and accentuated global rivalries. It brought with it an increased sense of vulnerability. But as with every crisis, it also ushered in unique opportunities by greatly accelerating digital adoption. The CEE now has a chance to make a true leap in digital development. This can only be achieved through close regional cooperation ? aimed at fostering digital transformation.
On the 6th of May, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the Instytut Kościuszki organized a joint webinar entitled Transformative Power of Digital to discuss the region’s digital future’s economic, security, and geopolitical aspects.
This discussion was moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director of the Centre for European Perspective, with the opening address by Izabela Albrycht, Chair of the Kosciuszko Institute.
With speakers ?️
▪️ Peter Geršak, State Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia,
▪️ Robert Kośla, Director of the Department of Cybersecurity, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland,
▪️ Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki, Ambassador for Cyber & Tech Affairs, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland,
▪️ Ambassador Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia.
The debate put focus on the questions:
◾ How will digitalization contribute to the resilience of the region?
◾ How would closer cooperation of the region impact the EU discussions around the concept of strategic autonomy?
◾ What role does the Transatlantic partnership play in enhancing regional cooperation?
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Read it here.
Watch the recording of the webinar here:
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3. 5. 2021 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital
Transformative Power of Digital: Central and Eastern Europe’s leap towards greater prosperity, innovation and resilience – a new joint report by the Centre for European Perspective and the Kosciuszko Institute
Together with the Kosciuszko Institute, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP is proud to announce a joint report, Transformative Power of Digital: Central and Eastern Europe’s leap towards greater prosperity, innovation and resilience.
DO NOT MISS the inaugural discussion around cooperation on digital transformation in CEE and the report’s main points!
On the 6th of May, the Centre for European Perspective – CEP and the Kosciuszko Institute will hold a joint webinar to discuss the region’s digital future’s economic, security, and geopolitical aspects.
Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljaul2lFQcSffsmhH74yvw
This discussion, organized by the Centre for European Perspective – CEP in partnership with the Kosciuszko institute, will be moderated by Katja Geršak, Executive Director of the Centre for European Perspective, with opening address by Izabela Albrycht, Chair of the Kosciuszko Institute and speakers Peter Geršak, State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Kośla, Director of the Department of Cybersecurity, The Chancellery of The Prime Minister of Poland, Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki, Ambassador for Cyber & Tech Affairs, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, and Ambassador Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Estonia.
The debate will put focus on the questions:
- How will digitalization contribute to the resilience of the region?
- How would closer cooperation of the region impact the EU discussions around the concept of strategic autonomy?
- What role does the Transatlantic partnership play in enhancing regional cooperation?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our economies, workplaces, daily habits, as well as international relations. It has put a damper on globalization and accentuated global rivalries. It brought with it an increased sense of vulnerability. But as with every crisis, it also ushered in unique opportunities by greatly accelerating digital adoption. The CEE now has a chance to make a true leap in digital development. This can only be achieved through close regional cooperation aimed at fostering digital transformation.
The report provides an overview of crucial needs and areas for CEE countries to leap to a digitally-enabled future and overcome centuries-old fragmentation and disjointment of infrastructure that hampers its development. The publication aims to define a strategic direction that has to be pursued so CEE can emerge as a cohesive region that enables dynamic, profitable and innovative intra-regional cooperation. Through cooperation, the countries of the region should strive to:
- foster a thriving digital market, where enterprises are able with the use of digital tools to scale up their operations to a regional level,
- create the necessary conditions and regulatory environment that contribute to the strengthening and development of Europe’s industrial and technological capacities.
- advance smart connectivity in CEE through investments and joint undertakings in the development of state-of-the-art digital infrastructure linking the region from North to South,
- work together and coordinate on their endeavours in building digital capabilities necessary for maintaining and enhancing region’s position in European and global economy,
- cybersecurity by design has to be embedded in every digital venture embarked on (regardless of the sector), and closer cooperation between regional cybersecurity institutions should be pursued to build up regions’ cyber resilience,
- increase their efforts to accelerate the 3 Seas Initiative aimed to develop infrastructure in energy, transport and digital sectors, which also provides an excellent venue for strengthening the region, EU’s overall cohesion and resilience, and Transatlantic relations.
Read the executive summary and download the report HERE: Transformative Power of Digital
Register for the webinar on the 6th of May HERE.
