25+ Anniversary Conference “Russia and Europe in the World of Tomorrow. Looking Back to Move Ahead”

AEB Conference

EVENT TYPE Open

Language English and Russian

Translation Yes

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ENG RUS

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For more than a quarter of a century, we have been committed to working towards closer cooperation between the European Union (EU), Russia, and the EAEU. Against that background, we are pleased to announce our 25+ Anniversary Conference “RUSSIA AND EUROPE IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW. LOOKING BACK TO MOVE AHEAD” which will open our jubilee activities.

The event will be held online on April 22, 2021 from 10.00 AM till 3.30 PM (CET, Moscow time)

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Economic ties between the European Union (EU) and Russia have been developing over the past 25 years despite all economic crisis and political stand-offs. Sharing a common continent, joint history and tight cultural proximity have helped develop a fruitful economic cooperation and create multiple business opportunities in various spheres and industries. European investors have been the first to believe in the potential of the Russian market and remained faithful to it even in difficult times.

Unfortunately, however, the present does not look so bright: our economies and societies are currently facing great challenges. Recent trends show the resurgence of protectionism while cooperation and trade, bided by clear and fair rules of the game, are losing momentum. The consequences of climate change are calling for robust long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies as well as cutting-edge green technologies and investments. Finally, the current public health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term repercussions on business models and supply chains while it is already clear that Moscow and Brussels will come out of it weakened, but with clear understanding that a new growth model is needed.

In this context, the European Union and Russia have much to gain from a revival of their relations. Maintaining and developing cooperation in fields such as environment, green economy & technologies, the Arctic or connectivity between Moscow and Brussels could be one mechanism for getting out of the current lockdown and resetting bilateral relations.

The event will feature the following four sessions: