European Forum Alpbach 2025 Breaks records and Looks to the Future of Europe

Lifestyle & TravelCulture ♦ Published: September 1, 2025; 16:02 ♦ (Vindobona)

This year's European Forum Alpbach (EFA) ended with a new record number of participants. Under the motto “Recharge Europe,” around 4,700 participants from 127 countries gathered to discuss the renewal of Europe and find solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. The event also marked the 80th anniversary of the forum, which has established itself as one of the leading conferences on the future of Europe.

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen participated in this year's European Forum Alpbach. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei / Peter Lechner/HBF

The forum was the venue for high-profile debates with leading politicians, including Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and numerous EU commissioners and CEOs of renowned companies also took part in the discussions.

A particular highlight was the speech…