

European Forum Alpbach 2025
Erste Group is Main Partner of the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) for the fifth successive time
"Recharge Europe" - the theme for this year's European Forum Alpbach - highlights the urgent need for a fresh burst of energy for our continent. As global competition for influence, resources, and innovation intensifies, Europe must go beyond defending past achievements - it must set forth an ambitious vision for the future.
As a Core Partner of the Forum, Erste Group is committed to exploring how Europe can shape a path that seamlessly blends competitiveness with its core values and unique strengths.
The European Forum Alpbach provides the right setting in which to find new approaches and solutions to these core topics. It brings together the most innovative thinkers of the world - from politics, the economy, civil society, to culture and science.
Safeguarding Europe’s future
As the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe, it is our firm belief that the strength of Europe is rooted in solidarity as a community. What we need are fresh ideas, innovative solutions and alternative perspectives, leading to new and sustainable growth.

#believeineurope
This motto already symbolises the shared vision of the European Forum Alpbach and Erste Group since 2021. Our continued support as a Main Partner stems from our belief in the importance of creating appropriate settings and discussion formats for forward-thinking exchange.