Davos Open Forum 2006 - The Future of Europe in the World

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For centuries, Europe has had a key role in the economic, political and social affairs of the world. At the end of the 20th century, the US appeared to be the only remaining superpower. Today, Asian nations, such as China and India, are catching up. We are facing a new global power balance. What will be the role of Europe?
1) Will Europe be off track economically, politically and culturally?
2) What will the future of Europe look like?
3) What role should Switzerland play in this process?
Joseph Deiss, Federal Councillor of the Economy of the Swiss Confederation
Timothy Garton Ash, Professor of European Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Andreas Gross, National Councillor of Switzerland
Erika Mann, Member of the European Parliament, Brussels
Urs Schottli, Correspondent, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
Reto Brennwald, Journalist, Swiss Radio DRS, Switzerland

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