Responsibility for the business location: thoughts on the future of Austria!

Responsibility for the business location: thoughts on the future of Austria!

Millstatt, Österreich - On December 10, 2024, the Kick-Off of the 9th Millstatt business discussions was staged in the Palais Lower Austria in 2025, under the motto "Service location-who is responsible?". The initiators, Prof. Alfons Helmel and Markus Gruber, emphasized the increasing challenges, which are caused by the growing state influence and the demands on the state. The Austria location is under pressure; It is therefore crucial to assume collective responsibility for the success of the location. More than 100 guests were attuned to the upcoming discussions with perspectives and impulses, which will take place from April 9th to 12th, 2025, including with renowned speakers such as former chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer and Hokify-CEO Jutta Perfahl-Strilka.

important topics for the future

These conversations, such as ots not only addressed economical, but also social framework conditions, that are crucial for economic success. Prof. Dr. Michael Werz, political scientist and US expert, illuminated the growing challenges for Europe in the context of current US politics. Donald Trump's second choice, which he calls the catalyst of historical changes, will have an impact on US foreign policy, which can be increasingly determined by domestic dynamics. These developments require a rethink regarding responsibility for the European location.

The Millstatt business discussions ask the question of which non-economic requirements are necessary for success and what this means for society. This was also emphasized by mwg that sustainability in the competition increasingly depends on non-economic factors that are often overlooked. The discussions are intended to show how such conditions influence economic action and what framework conditions must be given in order to create a powerful and innovative environment.