Germany and MENA in a time of shifting energy landscapes

On 25th October 2022, 13.00-14.30h CET

The abrupt changes in the energy landscape came at a critical time in the energy transition. These changes seem to have led to a change in Germany’s foreign policy towards MENA, signified by chancellor Scholz’s visit to the region in September, and Germany’s broader renewed effort to develop economic ties with the region. What might this new relationship look like? Which geopolitical and geoeconomic aspects factor in? And what is each side looking for as they attempt to redraw old lines.

Opening Remarks

Dr. Andreas Reinicke
Director of the German Orient-Institute

Speakers

Dr. Ahmed Kandil
Senior Fellow and Head of Energy Studies Program, Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies

Dr. Tobias Zumbrägel
Researcher, Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient

Moderation

Faris Al-Sulayman
Research Fellow, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies