FEHMARN BELT AS THE IGNITION FOR GERMAN-SCANDINAVIAN INTEGRATION

Apr 20, 2023 | Events

The Fehmarn Belt fixed link is the key to further strategic integration between Germany and Scandinavia. To find out how we can assure this development, STRING are proud to announce three significant reports, each exploring a different aspect of how to leverage this piece of impressive new infrastructure. Join us at the launch event at the German Embassy in Copenhagen to explore how we can ensure further strategic integration between Germany and Scandinavia.

4:00 PM - Doors open
4:30 PM - Welcome speech

by Thomas Becker, Managing Director of STRING, and Prof. Dr. Pascal Hector, German ambassador to Denmark

4:35 PM - Economic Impacts from the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link in the STRING region

presented by Sanni N. Breining, Chief Economist at Ramboll and Mattias Almqvist, Consultant at Ramboll

4:50 PM - Freight Transports with the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link

presented by Henrik Andersson, Strategy Consultant at SWECO

5:05 PM - A Window of Green Opportunity

presented by Michael Ulfstjerne

5:20 PM - Panel discussion: Ensuring the realization of the full potential for German-Scandinavian integration – are we doing enough?
Moderated by:
Rebecca Rosenquist Elliot, Deputy Managing Director of STRING

With:
Thomas Becker, Managing Director of STRING
Jacob Vestergaard, Senior Adviser in International relations at Femern A/S
Emmy Harlid Westholm, Public Affairs Strategist at City of Malmö

5:35 PM - Q&A
5:45 PM - Closing remarks & networking

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