Streit & Zuversicht Rudolstadt: Können erneuerbare Energien die regionale Wirtschaft retten?

In the organizer's words:

STREIT & ZUVERSICHT, the debate format from the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS and Holtzbrinck Berlin, is coming to Rudolstadt again! This time we are discussing the question:Can renewable energies savethe regional economy? Let's debate!

Renewable energies are facing major challenges in Rudolstadt: While photovoltaics is slowly establishing itself, wind power remains highly controversial. At the same time, the local steelworks is struggling with rising energy costs - putting not only its future but also that of many jobs in the region at risk. An ambitious expansion of renewable energies could help, but under what conditions? What would the consequences be for the environment and public acceptance?

Can renewable energies really be a solution to the region's economic challenges? What compromises are necessary to reconcile economic stability, sustainability and social acceptance? And what role do the geopolitical situation, dependence on fossil fuels and the steelworks' agenda to become greener play?

STREIT & ZUVERSICHT invites citizens, experts and anyone who wants to join the discussion to take part in a controversial but constructive debate. Whether you already have a clear position or are still unsure - there is room for doubt, opinion-forming and new perspectives. Are you prepared to change your mind? We don't just make room for doubt, we celebrate it - because it often leads to new insights.

Interactive elements will give you the chance to help shape the evening. Get ready for an evening full of exciting discussions and new perspectives! Get involved, question arguments and become part of a debate that will help shape the future of Rudolstadt!