#RETHINKEUROPE 2017: Impressions
Focusing on the future of Europe together Sharp analysis and productive discussions, courageous visions…
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“We cannot take the cooperation and coexistence of the people in Europe for granted. On the contrary, we must take a stand and work for this grand idea of Europe’s founding fathers each and every day. This includes a fair treatment of the European institutions: We should be happy for Europe’s achievements.”
Manfred Weber
Chairman of the EPP Group
“Europe is more and more moving away from its humanist values and foundation and is thus losing the internal bond of its citizens.”
Prof. Dr. Ernst Struck
Representative of the University of Passau in the consortium for the establishment of the Turkish-German University of Istanbul
“Europe is diversity, unity, family and most importantly it is home.”
Maryia Kukharava
Senior Communications Officer at the Erasmus Mundus Association
“Let’s rethink Europe and shape the future.”
Prof. Dr. Theresa Kuhn
University of Amsterdam
“Europe is unique in its diversity. It’s an association of great countries with many strengths but also weaknesses. It is important to bundle these strengths with vision and drive to ensure that Europe remains a viable and pleasant place of peace for the next generations.”
Andreas Fill
Managing Director, CEO, Fill Gesellschaft GmbH
“I’m very impressed by the variety of viewing angels that are being chosen at this congress.”
Alf Henryk Wulf
Chairman of GE Power AG
“The European idea becomes tangible where the three European rivers meet, near the border triangle between Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. RETHINKEUROPE invites you to look beyond the ‘Europe of today’ and think about the ‘Europe of tomorrow’.”
Manfred Weber
Chairman of the EPP Group
“We have to deliver value and the promise of value is not who we are, it is what other people get from what we do. The outcomes of HR are how talent, leadership and culture drive business results. And that’s the value we need to make.”
Dave Ulrich
Professor of Business, University of Michigan; the RBL Group
“For Europe’s future, it is of utmost importance that we bring personalities together who seriously and responsibly reflect on the shared European future and do not fear debates.”
Prof. Dr. Ernst Struck
Representative of the University of Passau in the consortium for the establishment of the Turkish-German University of Istanbul
“I have heard from every participant I talked to, that they enjoyed chatting and arguing about the world, about Europe and about the exchange between cultures, but also ultimately finding common ground again in a good and constructive environment.”
Prof. Dr. Martin Selmayr
Head of Cabinet to the President of the European Commission
“We all should have respect for the diversity of cultures so that we can learn to be engaged. Therefore, I think icunet is a very good partner!”
Katharina Pahl
Chief Human Resources Officer, DORMA Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA
“Only a united Europe can ensure peace, freedom and the well-being of its citizens.”
Aydan Özoguz
Minister of State to the Federal Government for Migrants, Refugees and Integration
“The impact of cultural differences on the philosophy of vehicle design, development and manufacturing for Japanese, German and American automakers.”
Johan de Nysschen
President Infiniti Global Limited
“How you manage a team in America is very different from how you manage a team in Europe. And I think if I had a company like yours helping, it probably would’ve made an easier integration or an easier understanding.”
Philip Mountford
CEO Hunkemöller
“Europe is a moving continent. Approaching neighbors is the proven principle of peacekeeping. The people in Europe benefit from a joint development and can harvest the success together. An important role is played here be the media. It must recognize and name danger. Only educated people can realize their ideals together.”
Peter Limbourg
Director General, Deutsche Welle
“Routine is a foreign concept in China – in every field!”
Christian Sommer and Irene Li
Director of the German Centre in Shanghai, teacher of the German School in Shanghai
“A company has to reinvent itself over and over again.”
Thilo Kuther
CEO Pixomondo and Oscar winner 2012
“#rethinkeurope makes you stop and think about your daily life and parts of it that can seem too mundane, but are in reality are the true identifier of who you are as a person and a citizen.”
Maryia Kukharava
Senior Communications Officer at the Erasmus Mundus Association
“Between Brexit, the refugee crises and geopolitical tensions, Europe must not lose sight of its ideals.”
Prof. Dr. Theresa Kuhn
University of Amsterdam
“The motto, spirit and the people behind it are a guarantee for revitalizing our European home. The conflict between unity and diversity can only be successfully solved by true-to-life solidary and subsidiarity.”
Dr. Walter Koren
Director General of Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (2002 – 2017)
“First learnings: merger of Makro Spain and Makro Portugal. Intercultural awareness is key.“
Tanya Kopps
Finance & Administration Director, Makro Cash & Carry Spain
“When I think about Europe, the first thing that comes to my mind are my studies. It was the first time I experienced what it meant to live, study and work in another country without barriers. Those freedoms connected a young generation. That’s why it is even more frightening now that we are reverting to old times and rigid boarders. The short-dated selfishness of specific countries is more important than solving the grand challenges of our saturated society.”
Doris Hummer
President of the Federal Economic Chamber of Upper Austria
“8 out of 10 employees of Allianz work in Europe, we generate 70 percent of our turnover here – from Portugal to Rumania and from Ireland to Italy. We could not have written our success story without a united, peaceful and strong Europe. Europe offers companies and each one of us incredible possibilities and opportunities. That is everything but a matter of course. That’s why we all have a strong responsibility to keep this achievement of a united Europe alive – without the young generations and their enthusiasm for Europe it will not be possible.”
Dr. Christian Finckh
Chief Human Resources Officer, Allianz SE
“Europe’s unity is the basis for the economic strength of its member states and is of fundamental importance to hold its ground in global competition.”
Knurt Bartsch
Managing Director, KERMI GmbH
“#rethinkeurope builds bridges, connects people, generates knowledge and inspires to create new visions.”
Andreas Fill
Managing Director, CEO, Fill Gesellschaft GmbH
“We must get Europe’s values and potential across to our people in order to move to the next stage.”
Bernd Eulitz
Member of the Excecutive Board, Linde AG
„This congress is a tremendous benefit for the city of Passau and the entire region. I wish to say thank you to icunet for this fantastic congress that has been held here for more than ten years. Each year, it brings creative minds, decision-makers and ‘drivers’ to Passau and sends out new impulses.”
Dr. Maria Diekmann
Managing Director, Innorivers
“I am deeply grateful if this congress can make it clear that Europe is important.”
Dr. Andreas Buske
CEO of Zwiesel Kristallglas AG
“Nowadays pretty much every business situation is a multicultural situation, there are few businesses, which cannot afford to be simply national. Most of them are trying to become global and so let them coordinate themselves across many national boundaries, and to do that effectively, simply have to be aware of these cultural differences, they don’t go away.”
Dr. Milton J. Bennett
Director IDRInstitute
“This event offers a good platform for cross-industry exchange and can help to set the future political course correctly.”
Knurt Bartsch
Managing Director, KERMI GmbH
“‘United in diversity’ is the motto of the EU. Sadly, the trends point in the opposite direction. ‘Diversity without unity?’ The European Congress in Passau resolves the tension magnificently.”
Dr. Walter Koren
Director General of Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (2002 – 2017)
“What I like very much here is the mixture of guests from business, politics, religion and social institutions as well as the discussion platform. The dialogues take place at a totally different level and we try to better understand one another."
Hubert Barth
Country Managing Partner EY Germany, Ernst & Young GmbH
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Dr. Fritz Audebert
CEO, icunet
Chapters 2018
#rethinkeurope takes a closer look at the European development within its borders and in the context of global change. The event takes place in the European city of Passau and offers the platform for constructive exchange between European economy and politics: Which challenges and opportunities will we face in the future and how will we go about them? How can we learn from each other? And where do we take responsibility for Europe’s global future?
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