On December 5, 2023, the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers organised a working lunch titled “The energy potential of the Baltic Sea: is there a space for a regional innovation valley and closer cooperation among the countries of the region?” hosted by MEP Riho Terras. The speakers included Ronald Lieske, Director of the Managing Authority and Joint Secretariat, Interreg Baltic Sea Region, to Frank Umbach, Head of Research, European Cluster for Climate, Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS). During the working lunch, participants engaged in reflections on the following topics:
- Geopolitical and Economic Importance of the Baltic Sea
- Prospects for Development and Cooperation in the Baltic and Nordic Region
- Investment Opportunities in the Baltic Basin: A Comprehensive Analysis
- Challenges in Energy and Physical Security: Fostering Regional Cooperation