BUSINESS TALK Kleine Zeitung x ICS: Free Trade Under Pressure

Free trade is under pressure: national solo efforts, geopolitical tensions, and changes in international trade relations present companies with new challenges. At the business talk hosted by Kleine Zeitung and ICS on November 19, 2026, experts will discuss opportunities, areas of tension, and the significance of open markets for the Styrian economy, using Mercosur as an example. The focus will be on reliable partnerships, free trade agreements, the reduction of trade barriers, and common rules and standards. Due to the limited number of participants, early registration is recommended.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:

Panel discussion on free trade and Mercosur: Gain diverse perspectives on current opportunities and areas of tension in international trade relations.
Discussion with experts from business and foreign trade: Obtain insights into the importance of open markets and reliable trade relations for the Styrian economy.
Moderation by an editor from the business section of Kleine Zeitung: Follow a professionally guided exchange on a current economic policy topic.

Target Audience:

Representatives of the Styrian economy
Companies interested in international trade relations
Individuals interested in free trade, Mercosur, and open markets

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Good to Know

The event is free of charge.

Registration:

Due to the limited number of participants, early registration is recommended.

Program:

Welcome and discussion on “Free Trade Under Pressure”
Opportunities and areas of tension in Mercosur
Significance of open markets for the Styrian economy
Discussion with Eva Liebmann, Michael Saxl, Christoph Robertson, and Karl Hartleb
Moderation by an editor from the business section of Kleine Zeitung