European Forum Alpbach

What does it mean for Europe to win?

Ahead of , EFA President Othmar Karas speaks about Europe’s implementation gap, fragmented capital markets, and why too many European scaleups are lost at the growth stage – despite the EU’s enormous potential.

Under this year’s theme, “How Europe Wins,” the European Forum Alpbach brings together voices across generations, sectors, and borders to discuss how Europe can strengthen its freedom, democracy, competitiveness, and capacity to act in an increasingly complex world.

Because Europe does not lack ideas – it must learn to act together.

This interview is part of a thematic partnership with DerBrutkasten.

Read the full interview (in German): https://brutkasten.com/artikel/wir-verlieren-zu-viele-unternehmen-genau-dann-wenn-sie-wachsen

We will continue these discussions at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 (24 August - 4 September 2026) – be part of the conversations and get your ticket now!

Meet our EFA26 speaker: Lea Ypi – a prominent voice in contemporary political philosophy.

As an Albanian-British professor of politics and philosophy at The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE, Lea Ypi examines freedom, democracy, migration, and Marxism, drawing on her experience of growing up during the fall of communism.

Hear her insights on what it means to understand and protect freedom today at the European Forum Alpbach 2026.

Secure your ticket now: https://www.alpbach.org/efa26