Daring Pioneers Celebrated at the Kiel World Economic Prize Ceremony
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Embracing courage and innovation, this year's edition of the Kiel World Economic Prize was bestowed upon three dynamic trailblazers. The theme of the event, "Embracing Change," saw former Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Exploration Company co-founder, Hélène Huby, and Expert Council on Overall Economic Development's chair, Monika Schnitzer, honored at the ceremonious gathering in Kiel's state parliament.
In today's unpredictable world wherein traditional norms seem to be crumbling, these award recipients epitomize the essence of perseverance and determination towards change. Presiding over the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Moritz Schularick, stated that these honorees embody the spirit of courage for change and the importance of upholding facts, openness, and future-focused solutions.
Breaking Boundaries
Hélène Huby's daring move left her stable, well-compensated position to pursue her long-cherished dream of creating a democratic European counterbalance to the overpowering American aerospace industry. Unable to attend the event in person, Huby joined the celebrations virtually from California.
Armed with steadfast resolve and unwavering conviction, Landsbergis advocated for a stronger European military counterweight towards Russia, well before the invasion of Ukraine. As for Monika Schnitzer, she consistently refused to settle for the status quo in her professional life and has repeatedly contributed innovative ideas to enrich Germany's empirical microeconomics.
An Exclusive Gathering
Three hundred attendees witnessed history unfold at the State House in Kiel, including Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Economics Claus Ruhe Madsen, Knud Hansen, IHK Schleswig-Holstein's Vice President, Kiel's Mayor Ulf Kämpfer, and Moritz Schularick.
A Twentieth Anniversary Achievement
The World Economic Prize is an annual joint initiative by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), the state capital Kiel, and the IHK Schleswig-Holstein. The emblematic, unrestricted prize is granted to encourage imaginative problem-solving to tackle the world economy's most pressing challenges. This year marks the twenty-first anniversary of such a prestigious honor.
- IfW
- Lithuania
- Gabrielius Landsbergis
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Monika Schnitzer
- Hélène Huby
- Moritz Schularick
Notable Figures:
- The daring endeavor of Hélène Huby, a former well-compensated businesswoman, was highlighted at the Kiel World Economic Prize ceremony as she left her stable position to establish a democratic European counterbalance to the American aerospace industry, symbolizing the freedom of EC countries to pursue transformative business ventures.
- Gabrielius Landsbergis, the former Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, was honored at the Kiel World Economic Prize ceremony for his conviction and innovative ideas, advocating for a stronger European military counterweight towards Russia, exemplifying the freedom of finance and business to shape international relations and foster peace.
