Sitemap

Europe Summit Explores Investment Prospects in Western Balkans and Broader European Challenges

In the picturesque city of Salzburg, the 19th Europe Summit, organised by the Institute of European Regions (IRE, Austria), was convened under the banner “Europe: Venturing to New Horizons.”

This year’s Summit cast a spotlight on a plethora of themes, including the investment prospects in the Western Balkans, the reconstruction of Ukraine, the ramifications of debts in Europe, reindustrialisation and climate protection, and queries around regionalisation and globalisation in the sustainability sector.

Among the distinguished panelists in the “Western Balkans as the Region of the Future” discussion were Martin Kocher, Austria’s Minister of Economy and Labour; Getoar Mjeuku, Deputy Minister for Economy of Kosovo; Gerd Boomer, regional manager for Southeastern and Eastern Europe and Asia of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce; Zijad Nišić, Mayor of Brčko District, Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Obrad Tadić, Director of Smart Energy Investment from Serbia. Mr Tadić emphasised the imperative for European Union investors to motivate companies to invest in projects that enhance citizens’ lives and foster the transfer of knowledge and technology.

Mr Tadić evaluated, “In local municipalities in Serbia, there is a positive disposition for cooperation with companies from the European Union, with Zumtobel and Palfinger being prime examples. Our company executes ESCo projects following the public-private partnership model. For us investors, it is crucial that the legal framework is sound and that there is payment security, which is indeed the case in Serbia, thereby investors can feel secure and comfortable.”

On the inaugural day of the Conference, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehamer addressed the attendees, underscoring that the Western Balkans’ accession process to the European Union is progressing at a sluggish pace, necessitating acceleration.

Pročitajte još...

Obrad Tadić, CEO of Smart Energy Investment Kft

Saved Energy Is The Best Energy

Serbia consumes 2.5 times more electricity than the world average per unit of social product, which should serve as an argument for us to...

Obrad Tadić, Smart Energy Investment CEO

EE Is Treated As A New Source Of Energy

The projects of company Smart Energy Investment, which relate to the reconstruction of public lighting, secure energy savings of approximately 70% and financial savings...

Other esteemed speakers included Minister for European Integration Tanja Miščević and European Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn.

The most significant business-political event in Europe was inaugurated by Professor Franz Schausberger, founder of IRE, with the exhibition “European Regional Culture.” For the first time at the Summit, the exhibition showcased European art and culture – a fusion of history and modernity, and the regional cultural diversity of Europe.

CorD Recommends

More...

French Week Celebrated with New Beaujolais and French Ile de France Cheeses

Another celebration of French Week, a now traditional event, was kicked off with a grand welcoming of the new Beaujolais, powered by Belgrade Airport,...

Chinese Firms Lead as Serbia’s Top Exporters

Three Chinese companies have emerged as the top exporters in Serbia, according to the latest data released by the Serbian Ministry of Finance.  As of...

FIC Presented the White Book 2023

The Council of Foreign Investors (FIC) presented the "White Book 2023", which contains 397 recommendations for improving the business and investment climate in Serbia,...

Mercator Inks €30 Million Deal to Acquire Tuš, Boosting Market Dominance

Slovenia's foremost retail giant, Mercator, has officially sealed a significant agreement on November 15th, solidifying its takeover of the rival company Tuš. Although the...

News

Serbia Acquires Historic WWII Directive Ordering Attack on Yugoslavia

The Government of the Republic of Serbia announced that, following its recent acquisition of a piece by Paja Jovanović...

Belgrade Hosts International Energy and Environmental Fairs

At the Belgrade Fair, the 18th International Energy Fair and the 19th International Environmental Protection Fair have been opened,...

Milan Radulović Awarded French Order of Arts and Letters

Milan Radulović, the director of the Music Youth of Novi Sad and the Novi Sad Music Festivities, has been...

Swedish High-Tech Electric Ferry Sets New Public Transport Standard

Cities worldwide view clean and efficient public transportation as a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions.  For cities with...

Celebration Of 115 years Of Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt and Serbia

On Thursday, November 23, the Slavija Fountain in Belgrade was illuminated with the colors of the Egyptian flag, in...

Serbia Acquires Historic WWII Directive Ordering Attack on Yugoslavia

The Government of the Republic of Serbia announced that, following its recent acquisition of a piece by Paja Jovanović...

Belgrade Hosts International Energy and Environmental Fairs

At the Belgrade Fair, the 18th International Energy Fair and the 19th International Environmental Protection Fair have been opened,...

Milan Radulović Awarded French Order of Arts and Letters

Milan Radulović, the director of the Music Youth of Novi Sad and the Novi Sad Music Festivities, has been...

Swedish High-Tech Electric Ferry Sets New Public Transport Standard

Cities worldwide view clean and efficient public transportation as a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions.  For cities with...

Celebration Of 115 years Of Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt and Serbia

On Thursday, November 23, the Slavija Fountain in Belgrade was illuminated with the colors of the Egyptian flag, in...

Serbia Acquires Historic WWII Directive Ordering Attack on Yugoslavia

The Government of the Republic of Serbia announced that, following its recent acquisition of a piece by Paja Jovanović...

Belgrade Hosts International Energy and Environmental Fairs

At the Belgrade Fair, the 18th International Energy Fair and the 19th International Environmental Protection Fair have been opened,...

Milan Radulović Awarded French Order of Arts and Letters

Milan Radulović, the director of the Music Youth of Novi Sad and the Novi Sad Music Festivities, has been...

Swedish High-Tech Electric Ferry Sets New Public Transport Standard

Cities worldwide view clean and efficient public transportation as a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions.  For cities with...

Celebration Of 115 years Of Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt and Serbia

On Thursday, November 23, the Slavija Fountain in Belgrade was illuminated with the colors of the Egyptian flag, in...