Day one – receiving refugees
The opening ceremonies are done and dusted, leaving space for the business to begin at the World Economic Forum's annual Davos meeting. The debates kick off on Wednesday with a range of topics on the menu - from climate change to new technology and sustainable development.
I’ll be following the debate on migration and refugees today. Areas of geopolitical upheaval, particularly in Syria, are forcing people to leave their homes and find sanctuary in more stable regions, including Europe.
This increase in refugees has led to social issues in some receiving countries. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called off her visit to Davos to address these issues in her country.
In her place, German President Joachim Gauck will give his views on the topic at 11:30. Later on, the Open Forum – WEF’s Davos event that is open to the general public – will tackle the issue by asking how receiving countries can integrate refugees.
Keep up-to-date with this blog also to hear the views of delegates on a range of other issues being raised today. This will include the opening address by Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann and US Vice President Joe Biden.
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