As a network of four strong regions, one of the main contributions of the Four Motors for Europe to European affairs is materialized by regularly addressing common positions on key EU policy initiatives, as well as other political declarations and positions signed by our presidents or line ministers.
Stuttgart, June 17-20, 2024 – The Four Motors for Europe network made an appearance at the Battery Show Europe 2024 in Stuttgart. From June 17th to 20th, six regional agencies and clusters jointly presented themselves at Europe’s leading trade show for battery technology.
On 12 April 2024, Prime Minister Kretschmann and the State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State Ministry, Florian Hassler, handed over the presidency of the Four Motors for Europe to Lombardy at the New Palace in Stuttgart. Their assessment of the past Baden-Württemberg presidency and the Four Motors cooperation as a whole was positive.
To conclude Baden-Württemberg's presidency of the Four Motors for Europe, a conference entitled "Four Motors for Europe - Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for society" was held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum on 11 April 2024. Among the almost 150 guests were the Four Motors actors from Baden-Württemberg and the partner regions as well as experts and stakeholders from the field of AI.
Following the Baden-Württemberg presidency event in October 2023, the Working Group “Labour mobility and professional training” meets in Lyon to discuss future topics and projects.
With Ms Clara Busoms und Mr Ricci Curbastro Guests from Catalonia and Lombardy took part in the 11th Enjoyment Summit in Heilbronn. With presentations introducing their companies, they encouraged the international exchange of perspectives and visions on food culture, particularly in the areas of food, local production and enjoyment.
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