In collaboration with KnowledgeRights21, we proudly introduce the 5th Freedom project in our new innovation lab: Shaping Europe’s Future through Knowledge, Education & Innovation!
🔎 In our first Innovation Lab, we dive into how the 5th Freedom can move from concept to concrete solutions, reshaping the future of research and innovation in the EU.
Key quotes:
🗣️ “We are living in strange times… and one has the feeling that Hegel was right, saying, ‘The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.’”
🗣️ “We are a major economic power, but not considered adequately in international geostrategic relations. Building strategic importance requires deeper integration—in fiscal, external, and defense policy—and a stronger internal market.”
🗣️ “Sustainability is not in opposition to competitiveness; it’s a critical success factor. Educated and well-connected people are the best guarantee for freedom, democracy, and a sustainable future.”
🗣️ “As Commissioner for Science and Research, I argued back in 2007 for making knowledge the 5th Freedom. Today, that vision is more relevant than ever.”
🗣️ “The time has come to move beyond the outdated four freedoms. The 5th Freedom—freedom of knowledge, education, science, and innovation—is essential to empower Europe for a competitive, sustainable, and fairer future.”
📌 About Our Guest
🎙️ Janez Potočnik | the UNEP International Resource Panel
🌐https://www.resourcepanel.org
🌐linkedin.com/in/janez-potocnik-872470a7
Dr Janez Potočnik is a Slovenian economist and seasoned policymaker renowned for his contributions to sustainable development and environmental policy. Since 2014, Dr Potočnik has co-chaired the UN Environment Programme’s International Resource Panel, focusing on sustainable resource management. He also chairs the Forum for the Future of Agriculture and the RISE Foundation, and is a partner at SYSTEMIQ, a firm promoting systemic change towards sustainability.
Our bite-sized videos bring you:
↪️ Expert predictions on the future of Europe’s competitive edge in a knowledge-driven economy.
↪️ Crucial insights on what policymakers should (1) enable—bold investments in research and innovation—and (2) avoid—barriers that limit the free movement of ideas and talent.
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