Earlier this week, we decided to keep our key interest rates unchanged! Our colleague Roberta explains what’s behind our decisions. If you want to know more, read our monetary policy statement at a glance https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2024/html/mopo_statement_explained_april.en.html

Have you missed our webinar about the Early Career Programme? Don't worry, watch it again here! Take the opportunity to meet our Chief Executive Marjut Falkstedt and to hear directly from Miguel Alves, one of our what it looks like to work for a purpose! Miguel also started his career at the EIF as a Graduate some years ago! Marijana and Anna, our HR colleagues, have introduced the programme and replied to some of the questions from the audience. Are you looking for a job with a purpose? Do you want to shape Europe's future? Watch the webinar and apply here https://bit.ly/ecp-applynow. Deadline: April 30th

Have you missed our webinar about the Early Career Programme? Don't worry, watch it again here! Take the opportunity to meet our Chief Executive Marjut Falkstedt and to hear directly from Miguel Alves, one of our what it looks like to work for a purpose! Miguel also started his career at the EIF as a Graduate some years ago! Marijana and Anna, our HR colleagues, have introduced the programme and replied to some of the questions from the audience. Are you looking for a job with a purpose? Do you want to shape Europe's future? Watch the webinar and apply here https://bit.ly/ecp-applynow. Deadline: April 30th

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The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

Dublin has officially received the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024 award and celebrated the occasion with a launch ceremony. City representatives delivered inspiring speeches and the Smart Tourism team reflected on the city’s journey into becoming the #EUTourismCapital. More about the European Smart Tourism initiative here: www.SmartTourismCapital.eu

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: - how the economy is performing - how we expect prices to develop - the risks to the economic outlook - the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Published and recorded during our press conference on 11 April 2024 Additional material Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 11 April 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2024/html/mopo_statement_explained_april.en.html Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 11 April 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2024/html/ecb.is240411~9974984b58.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 11 April 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.mp240411~1345644915.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 11 April 2024 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds240411~58dd9ec73d.en.pdf?566c397f0364d717913bf7770e67bf17 European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html You can also listen to The ECB Podcast on SoundCloud, Spotify, Deezer, Stitcher, YouTube, Amazon Music and many more https://pod.link/ecbpodcast

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Public digital money could redefine our financial system. Our director, Vicky Van Eyck, discusses this important topic in this interview with FRANCE 24. She explains the key distinction between public and private money, how the digital euro would work, the banking lobby's efforts to define its details, and more. Check it out! --- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS! https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveMoneyEurope?sub_confirmation=1 💥 Get involved! https://www.positivemoney.eu/get-involved/ ➡️ More about us https://www.positivemoney.eu/about-us/ 💬 Follow the campaign: http://positivemoney.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/PositiveMone... https://twitter.com/PositiveMoneyEU

The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) presents remarks by Ueda Kazuo, governor of the Bank of Japan, on the recent changes in the bank’s monetary policy framework. A discussion with PIIE president Adam S. Posen will follow. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/recent-changes-bank-japans-monetary-policy-framework Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

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Grosseto (Italy) celebrated the start of its year as the 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism. The Mayor of Grosseto received the award from the European Commission representatives and unveiled the giant hashtag sculpture in Via Giotto Park. More about the European Smart Tourism initiative here: www.SmartTourismCapital.eu

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

Please join the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) for an exploration of the upcoming report, “Finternet: The financial system for the future” by Bank for International Settlements general manager Agustín Carstens and co-founder and chairman of Infosys and founding chairman of UIDAI (Aadhaar) Nandan M. Nilekani. A panel will follow, featuring Banco Central do Brasil Governor Roberto Campos Neto, Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel and Bank of Korea Governor Changyong Rhee, to explain how the application of novel technological innovations could generate change in the financial system, delivering financial services that are cheaper, faster, more personalized, and more secure. The program and Q&A session following the discussion is moderated by Adam S. Posen, PIIE president. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/vision-future-financial-system Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) presents a fireside chat with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Adam S. Posen, PIIE president, on the role of the WTO against a backdrop of a shifting geopolitical landscape. Okonjo-Iweala and Posen will share their insights on the milestones that have shaped the WTO’s trajectory over the past three decades. They will also explore the organization’s future direction, emphasizing its critical function in fostering global economic stability and growth amidst contemporary challenges. A moderated Q&A session with the audience will follow. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/renewal-global-trading-system-wto-30 Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions and will answer questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference to be held on 11 April 2024 at 14:45 CET in Frankfurt am Main.

Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Roy Shapira, Professor at Reichman University and ECGI ECGI Conversations is a compelling interview series aimed at uncovering valuable insights, ideas, and perspectives from cutting-edge academic research. Hosted by ECGI Executive Fellow, Dr. Tom Gosling, this series promises to bring forth engaging discussions with leading experts in the field.

US Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh delivers a speech at the Peterson Institute for International Economics about the US vision for sovereign debt, development, and sustainable finance for emerging-market and developing economies. A fireside chat and moderated Q&A session follows his remarks. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/us-vision-global-debt-and-development-finance-conversation-jay-shambaugh-us-treasury Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

The revised GP ESG Due Diligence Guide provides an overview of actionable steps and tips on how GPs can integrate ESG factors into their investment decision-making and management process – ranging from (i) pre-investment screening and due diligence, and (ii) addressing material ESG risks and opportunities during the ownership period, to (iii) monitoring and reporting processes. The guide is intended to be of practical use in a variety of different transactional contexts and should be applicable to all asset class strategies. It should also support existing ESG investment processes. Invest Europe members can access the guide here: https://www.investeurope.eu/industry-standards/gp-esg-due-diligence-guide/

The VCDNP and the European Leadership Network (ELN) hosted a public hybrid event on the ELN report AI and nuclear command, control and communications: P5 perspectives” to explore the risks of AI in nuclear decision-making

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) chairman Martin J. Gruenberg returns to the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) to present a comprehensive update of how the FDIC has prepared for the orderly resolution of a global systemically important banking organization (GSIB) under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act. His presentation will accompany the FDIC’s release of a paper entitled “Overview of Resolution Under Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act” that provides new detail and clarity on the FDIC’s approach to GSIB resolution. Gruenberg gives a presentation followed by a fireside chat and moderated Q&A with Adam S. Posen, PIIE president, and Tobias Adrian, financial counsellor and director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The event also features a panel discussion with Art Murton (FDIC), Ryan Tetrick (FDIC), Susan Baker (FDIC), and Nicolas Véron (PIIE) about the upcoming FDIC paper. PIIE senior fellow Anna Gelpern moderates the panel. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/too-big-fail-fdic-update-orderly-resolution-global-systemically-important-banks Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

China has been a new frontier for American and European venture capital investors. But adverse changes in the political and economic environment pose challenges to both local and foreign groups, with implications for China but also more broadly for entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Joining this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) event series Financial Statements to take stock are: HOST Nicolas Véron Senior Fellow, PIIE GUESTS Josh Lerner Jacob H. Schiff Professor, Harvard Business School Rui Ma Founder, Tech Buzz China For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/rise-and-decline-venture-capital-china Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

As global temperatures rise and greenhouse gas emissions increase, all sectors of the economy must contribute to the green energy transition. Several trade agreements have special chapters on sustainability, and measures are being taken to make supply chains greener. We see different versions of carbon pricing emerging, and business is doing more to apply due diligence. But obviously more needs to be done. How can trade contribute to more sustainable supply chains and facilitate wider access to green technology? Joining this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics event series Trade Winds are: HOST Cecilia Malmström Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Jennifer A. Hillman Professor of Practice, Georgetown University Law Center; Co-director, Center on Inclusive Trade and Development Ignacio Garcia Bercero Director, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/how-can-trade-become-greener Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/ Thumbnail: PIIE/Sarah Tew via stock.adobe.com

The Peterson Institute for International Economics presents its spring 2024 semiannual Global Economic Prospects outlook for the US and global economies, including presentations on China's fiscal policy and the performance of the international monetary system. Karen Dynan, nonresident senior fellow, discusses the economic outlook for the US and global economies. As inflation recedes around the world, countries are experiencing very different growth patterns. Dynan explores those differences and highlights reasons why US growth has exceeded expectations. Tianlei Huang, research fellow and China program coordinator, discusses China's fiscal policy amid the property crisis. Beijing is now counting on a fiscal boost to achieve the ambitious growth target of around 5 percent this year. Huang explores the constraints faced by China's local governments that will likely make the intended fiscal boost fall short. Maurice Obstfeld, C. Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow, explores the performance of the international monetary system after a half century of floating exchange rates. He discusses prospects for the US dollar's central global role amid ongoing central bank disinflation efforts and geopolitical tensions. PIIE president Adam S. Posen introduces the event and moderate questions after the presentations. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/global-economic-prospects-spring-2024 Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

As economies recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation spiked to its highest levels in decades. This tested both central banks' commitment to price stability and the effectiveness of their frameworks and tools. Panel presentations at this event draw from a new book published by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Monetary Policy Responses to the Post-Pandemic Inflation, edited by Bill English, Kristin Forbes, and Ángel Ubide, with contributions by senior policymakers and leading economists exploring how central banks across the globe responded to these challenges. What strategies did they follow? How did their responses differ—and why? What did we learn about the risks to financial stability from sharp and unexpected increases in interest rates? This wide range of experiences provides important insights and lessons to better tackle the next inflationary episode. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/monetary-policy-responses-post-pandemic-inflation-what-happened-and-lessons-learned Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

Dublin (Ireland), the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism, has implemented a strategic smart tourism programme that brings together community, technology and innovation to co-create and transform the traditional tourism experience. More about the European Smart Tourism initiative here: www.SmartTourismCapital.eu

Grosseto (Italy), is the 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism. At the heart of Grosseto's sustainability efforts lies the commitment to preserving its natural scenery. About 30% of the city’s protected area is dedicated to agriculture, serving as the foundation for agritourism endeavours. More about the European Smart Tourism initiative here: www.SmartTourismCapital.eu

We have made good progress in our fight against inflation since we started to tighten our monetary policy in 2022. Where do we stand right now? And what are we keeping a close eye on in the economy? Host Stefania Secola discusses these topics with our Chief Economist Philip R. Lane. They also talk about the ECB’s recent changes to its operational framework for implementing monetary policy. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Published on 25 March 2024 and recorded on 21 March 2024. In this episode: 00:05 – Inflation right now How has inflation evolved since its peak in late 2022? What is the outlook for the year ahead and what will shape our future decisions? 04:00 – Wages and inflation How are rising wages affecting inflation, and is the situation the same across all euro area countries? 08:00 – The state of the labour market Unemployment is historically low, but economic growth is projected to be lower than in previous years. What might the coming months hold for the labour market? 14:30 – The ECB’s operational framework Why have we reviewed our operational framework for implementing monetary policy? How does it help our work to keep prices stable? 20:00 – Our guest’s hot tip Our guest, Philip R. Lane, encourages our listeners to read a paper that looks at the macroeconometric models used at the ECB for forecasting and policy analysis. The ECB Podcast: Are wages and greedflation really pushing up prices? June 2023 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/tvservices/podcast/html/ecb.pod230623_episode62.en.html Occasional Paper 344: ECB macroeconometric models for forecasting and policy analysis https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpops/ecb.op344~53b9e2aa4d.en.pdf?14821c7f99280514dbdaa26114c4f565 Press release: ECB announces changes to the operational framework for implementing monetary policy https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.pr240313_1~a3a50a9add.en.html Economic Bulletin Issue 2/2024, Article 1: The impact of recent shocks and ongoing structural changes on euro area productivity growth https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/economic-bulletin/articles/2024/html/ecb.ebart202402_01~d63ecff49c.en.html Press release: Monetary policy decisions (7 March 2024) https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2024/html/ecb.mp240307~a5fa52b82b.en.html European Central Bank www.ecb.europa.eu

The event took place between 20-21 March in Geneva. https://if.investeurope.eu/ The Investors’ Forum is the annual flagship event of Invest Europe. The forum brings together leading LPs and GPs for an exceptional conference that is recognised throughout the private equity industry for the quality of its content and the calibre of its delegates.The event is designed to provide participants with the latest industry insights and data, high level peer-to-peer debate and networking opportunities in a non-commercial environment. Attendance is open to pre-qualified institutional investors and Invest Europe member GPs and LP fund-of-funds only.

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We must transition to a brain-positive economy aka brain economy – a global goal to stop and reverse the loss of brain capital, which puts a premium on brain health and brain skills in accomplishing socio-economic objectives. Such a transition is good for people, the economy and nature. Public, private, not-for-profit and philanthropic actors are all essential. The event aims to explore the potential of neuroscience in shaping economic and policy decisions for Africa’s development. The webinar, held on 13 March 2024, featured presentations from experts in various fields. Topics ranged from the transition to a brain-positive economy and its implications for different income groups, to the interplay between brain capital, sustainability, gender equity, public-private and climate dynamics. Focusing on building African brain capital in the next 50 years is crucial for several reasons: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Brain capital, which includes brain health and skills, plays a pivotal role in achieving all of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. By investing in brain capital technologies and research that promotes brain health, we can cultivate productive, healthy brains capable of advancing our society. Economic Growth: Brain capital can drive economic growth by dealing with economic strain, productivity slowdown, and the need for more industrial innovation. It provides a lens for dealing with these challenges and can introduce a paradigm shift to our understanding and agency in brain health. Health and Well-being: Given the critical need to nurture healthier, more resilient, and increasingly flexible brains worldwide, building brain capital is essential. It prioritizes brain skills and brain health, which are fundamental to individual and societal well-being. Gender equity: Women and girls are especially vulnerable to trauma and neurological disease, education disruptions, and disproportionately serve as caregivers (both for children and elders) and share in the breadwinning. Yet, public policy has not addressed this gender disparity and women’s particular needs, even though the effects of poor brain health effect the entire family. Climate Dynamics: Brain capital can also help in understanding and addressing the interplay between our brains and climate dynamics, including extreme weather, air pollution, and green skills. Societal Challenges: Optimizing brain health and investing in building cognitive and brain capital is fundamental to meet modern societal challenges. Building African brain capital is not just about improving individual health outcomes; it’s about fostering sustainable development, driving economic growth, and meeting societal challenges head-on. It’s an investment in the future of Africa and the world. Case studies were also presented on the practical application of these concepts in specific African countries. The event concluded with a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts from academia, investment firms, and international organizations. They engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the role of neuroscience in policy and investment decisions for building Africa’s brain capital. The webinar was organised by the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) in collaboration with the Brain Capital Alliance and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Agenda; Moderator: Prof. Rym Ayadi, EMEA President and Founder, Co-lead of the Brain Capital Alliance, CEPS Senior Advisor Speakers: Harris A. Eyre MD PhD, Fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, EMEA Advisor, Lead of the Brain Capital Alliance Zul Merali, Professor of Neuroscience, Aga Khan University, Kenya and Pakistan Massamba Thioya, Project Executive, UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub Alfred K. Njamnshi, Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience, Founder-CEO of Brain Research Africa Initiative (BRAIN) Discussants: George Vradenburg, Chair of Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Funsho Allu, Partner, TIA Capital Management William Hynes, Honorary Professor of UCL and External Applied Complexity Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute Ekkehard Ernst, Chief of the Macroeconomic Policy Unit, International Labour Organization, President of Geneva Macro Labs Kwame Sarpong Barneih, Partner, Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance Services, KPMG Ghana

In the face of ongoing geopolitical challenges, including Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the potential for a return of a Trump presidency, Europe has shown resilience but also recognises the need for greater self-reliance and strategic planning. Historically reliant on the United States for security assurances, recent years have seen Europe taking more decisive action, including unified responses to Russian aggression, increased military and economic support to Ukraine, and steps toward greater integration and self-sufficiency within the EU. However, uncertainties regarding future U.S. leadership and the geopolitical landscape underlines the urgency for Europe to further strengthen its defenses, enhance collective capabilities, and address institutional weaknesses within the EU to safeguard its security and economic interests. Proactive measures are imperative to Trump-proof its future and navigate through evolving global dynamics with resilience and determination. At this event, we will discuss strategies for bolstering European security and addressing geopolitical uncertainties in the wake of shifting global power dynamics.

On February 28, the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, embarked on a strategic initiative known as the Democracy Tour, commencing in Helsinki. Since the launch, she visited several EU member states and met with the representatives of governments, business, and civil society to discuss achievements and remaining gaps in building resilience against foreign malign influence and autocratisation in EU member states, especially in the lead up to the European parliamentary elections. The quest for robust democratic resilience necessitates an integrated approach, incorporating a wide range of defensive mechanisms. These must address both digital and traditional challenges our countries face today, including tackling information manipulation, strategic corruption, undue influence over media ownership, and cybersecurity threats. Despite significant progress in strengthening the EU'sand its member states’ resilience through legislative measures, direct confrontation of adversaries, media literacy campaigns, and various national initiatives, the degree of resilience remains uneven across the Union. How do the existing arsenal of tools at the EU’s and its member states’ disposal fare to safeguard democracy? What are the key achievements of the outgoing Commission in reinforcing the democratic foundations of the European Union? What are the remaining weak spots and how can we tackle them in the future? At this event Vice President Věra Jourová shared preliminary reflections from her Democracy Tour in the ongoing effort to strengthen democratic resilience amidst the complex challenges that confront us today.

The perceived underenforcement of digital mergers has been a topic of lively debate in recent years, following growing concerns around the aggressive acquisition strategies of major tech platforms. These have contributed to the rise and expansion of large digital ecosystems through which platforms have extended their reach and influence into markets far beyond their core services. An emerging question in this discussion is whether, due to the unique characteristics of digital markets, traditional theories of harm can comprehensively capture the competitive harms arising from digital mergers. This includes the innovative and dynamic nature of such markets, as well as the role of ecosystems, which blurs the line between competing and complementary products and makes predictions about market outcomes more uncertain. As such, through an exchange with an expert panel, this session considered whether there is a need to further fine-tune traditional theories of harm or even develop new ones that are better suited to assessing mergers in digital markets, and the challenges that this may bring for competition authorities. The session was moderated by Carolina Abate (OECD Competition Expert) and had as invited speakers: Christian Ahlborn (Partner, Covington), Kirsten Edwards-Warren (Executive Vice President, Compass Lexecon EMEA) and Hans Zenger (Head of Unit, Chief Economist Team, European Commission) More materials on the topic available here: https://oe.cd/thdm

The Concluding Remarks were given by Ori Schwartz, Head of Competition Division, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD. The next edition is already scheduled for 5 March 2024. Save the date!

Algorithms are increasingly pervasive in our lives and firms increasingly rely on algorithms in their daily activities for pricing and planning purposes. Can algorithms enhance firms’ performances? Can they harm consumers? Can they be used to fix prices or to exclude competitors? What can competition authorities and regulators do to mitigate these risks? This panel of international experts from academia and enforcement agencies discussed these and other fascinating legal and policy questions around algorithms. The session was moderated by Antonio Capobianco (Deputy Head of the OECD Competition Division) and had as invited speakers: Michal Gal (Professor of Law, Haifa University), Maarten Pieter Schinkel (Professor or Economics, University of Amsterdam) and Ryan Tansey (Section Chief, US DOJ, Washington Criminal I Section). More about the 2024 OECD Competition Open day at https://oe.cd/comp-od-24 More materials on the topic available here: https://oe.cd/algc

While there is long-standing view that competition drives innovation and that innovation, in turn, drives higher welfare and economic growth, there is no theoretical consensus on the precise relationship between these two important components of a market economy. This session explored the recent developments in this discussion from a theoretical perspective and how they translate into the way in which competition authorities have incorporated innovation as part of their enforcement activities. The session reviewed different approaches competition authorities have used and could use to incorporate innovation when evaluating a transaction or determining if a certain behaviour is anti-competitive. This includes the assessment of innovation starting from the definition and analysis of relevant markets to the establishment of theories of harm, the consideration of efficiencies, the analysis of other drivers of innovation, and the design of remedies and commitments. The session was moderated by Aura García Pabon (OECD Competition Expert) and had as invited speakers: Stephen Lewis (Partner, RBB Economics), David J. Teece (Scholar and Entrepreneur, Berkeley Research Group) and Christine A. Varney (Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP). More about the 2024 OECD Competition Open day at https://oe.cd/comp-od-24 More materials on the topic available here: https://oe.cd/rbci

Competition authorities are currently faced with unprecedented challenges like the rising market power in digital markets, increasing issues with labour market, and competition role in the fight against climate changes. These challenges require enforcers to go back much more frequently to the basics, which are the goals of competition law and the standard that should be used to apply it. The session moderated by Ori Schwartz (Head of the OECD Competition Division) discussed these issues and got views from the following heads of competition authorities: Olivier Guersent (Director-General for Competition, European Commission), Sarah Cardell (Chief Executive, UK Competition and Markets Authority and Andrea Marván Saltiel (Chairwoman, Mexico's COFECE) More about the 2024 OECD Competition Open day at https://oe.cd/comp-od-24 More materials on the topic available here: https://oe.cd/adws

This session included Opening remarks by Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General, OECD and Carmine Di Noia, Director, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD. Followed by a Keynote Speech by Mario Monti, Senator of Italy, Former EU Commissioner for Competition, Former Prime Minister, and Clare Lombardelli, Chief Economist, OECD. The 2024 edition of OECD Competition Trends was launched during the session. More about the 2024 OECD Competition Open day at https://oe.cd/comp-od-24 Access 2024 OECD Competition Trends at http://oe.cd/comp-trends

Concluding Remarks to the 2023 OECD Competition Open Day were given by Carmine Di Noia, Director of the Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD. https://www.oecd-events.org/competition-open-day-2023/

TThe relationship between prices and competition is well established, with low levels of competition contributing to higher price levels. However, the link between competition and price increases (inflation) appears less clear-cut. Further, whether or not competition is an important driver of inflationary pressures, an inflationary environment may have meaningful implications for competition policy. This session discussed a number of issues in relation to competition and inflation. The discussion considered the link between competition and inflation, both in the short-term and long-term. It will also touch on the risks to competition that authorities should be aware of in response to the current inflationary trends. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the roundtable explored how competition authorities should react to the current period, including to pressure they are likely to face from the public and governments. The session was moderated by Richard May (OECD Competition Expert) and had as invited speakers: Ana Sofia Rodrigues (Chief Economist, Portuguese Competition Authority), Cristina Caffarra (Parter & Head, Keystone), Lindsay Owens (Executive Director, Groundwork Collaborative) and Sophie Guilloux-Nefussi (Research Economist, Banque de France). More about the 2023 OECD Competition Open day at https://www.oecd-events.org/competition-open-day-2023/ More materials on this topic available here: https:oe.cd/cinf

Interim measures are protective and corrective tools that may be adopted while investigating possible antitrust infringements. Despite having been in the toolbox of many competition authorities for decades, the debate concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of antitrust enforcement in fast-moving markets turned the spotlight on interim measures and it triggered reform proposals in several jurisdictions. This session discussed several aspects related to the application of interim measures. The session was moderated by Antonio Capobianco (Deputy Head, OECD Competition Division) and had as invited speakers: Caio Mario da Silva Pereira Neto (Partner, Pereira Neto), Heike Schweitzer (Humboldt University of Berlin) and Isabelle de Silva (President of the Sixth Chamber of the Administrative Jurisdiction Division, French Council of State). More information available here: https://oe.cd/imai

This session included Opening remarks by the OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann followed by a Keynote Speech by Frédéric Jenny, Chairman of the OECD Competition Committee. More about the 2023 OECD Competition Open day at https://www.oecd-events.org/competition-open-day-2023/

In 2023, the OECD launched the fourth edition of its annual OECD Competition Trends publication, which presents unique insights into global competition trends from around 80 OECD and non-OECD jurisdictions. By analysing multi-year data on a large number of economic and legal indicators from the OECD CompStats database, the report supports informed policymaking and contributes to improving competition law and policy around the world . This session allowed four heads of a competition agency to discuss some of the latest developments in competition enforcement, including from their own jurisdiction. The session was moderated by Ori Schwartz (Head of the OECD Competition Division) and had as invited speakers: Benoît Coeuré (Président, French Competition Authority), Brenda Gisela Hernández Ramírez (Acting Chair, Mexico's COFECE), Cani Fernández (President, Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition) and Gina Cass-Gottlieb (Chair, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission). Wouter Meester (OECD Competition Expert) presented the annual trends report. More information available here: https://www.oecd.org/competition/oecd-competition-trends.htm More about the 2023 OECD Competition Open day at https://www.oecd-events.org/competition-open-day-2023/

On this day 20 years ago, Shazam was backed by DNCapital with #venturecapital funding from the EIF⏭️ From an early investment to shaping the #music industry, delivering 1 billion song results every month🎧 This is the story of Shazam. We are the EIF. #30yearsbold

The regional banking crisis of March 2023 raised fundamental questions about the evolution of the US banking sector, which could as a result experience increasing polarization between a limited number of very large banks and a large number of smaller banks with only local scope. This session explores the implications for the US economy and financial stability. Joining this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics event series Financial Statements: HOST Nicolas Véron Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Sheila Bair Founding Chair, Systemic Risk Council Graham Steele Fellow, Roosevelt Institute For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/future-structure-us-banking-sector Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

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The Kelley School of Business's Institute for Corporate Governance (ICG), in partnership with the Ostrom Workshop at Indiana University and ECGI, organised a public lecture on corporate governance. The twenty-second lecture, ESG vs System-Level Investing, was held on 7th March 2024 Professor Caroline Flammer (Columbia University and ECGI) presented the lecture in this series, which was moderated by Professor Matthew Josefy (The Kelley School of Business's Institute). For more information, including slides, please see the following link: https://www.ecgi.global/content/esg-vs-system-level-investing#!event-about

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

Looking for a solution to comply with the recently adopted regulation on instant payments in the EU? Join our next virtual Focus Session introducing the TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service, the Eurosystem’s platform that will allow you to easily offer instant payment services. Learn how TIPS operates, discover its pricing scheme and find out how you can join the service through this event.

Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, presents the forthcoming chapter in the 2024 Economic Report of the President, which examines the impact of tight labor markets on working families and the macroeconomy. Using a monopsony framework, the chapter argues that tight labor markets improve workers’ bargaining position for higher wages and better jobs, particularly among individuals who are often left behind when labor markets are slack. Bernstein's presentation is followed by a fireside chat and moderated Q&A with PIIE president Adam S. Posen. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/white-house-ceas-jared-bernstein-benefits-full-employment Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

Transforming urban #mobility: this is the story of Cabify backed by Seaya with venture capital funding from the EIF. The first in our new series #OnThisDay 🎞️ showcasing inspiring #startups and #scaleups we supported with #VC partners across Europe. Discover more this year as we're celebrating our anniversary #30yearsbold.

EU Finance Podcast host Aidas Palubinskas and Dominique Laboureix - the chair of the Single Resolution Board (the SRB) talk about the SRB, what it does, and WHY it does.

Economic developments in Europe: what’s happening and what should we expect? Michala Marcussen, Chief Economist at Société Générale, addressed these and other questions in our latest #ESMLunchTalk with ESM Chief Economist Rolf Strauch. Some key takeaways: ⏳ Supply side shocks need some time to play out in the economy: an immediate monetary response risk creating an otherwise preventable welfare loss. ♟️ Fiscal policies must be temporary, targeted and tailored to really help people deal with shocks. 🔄 We’re entering in a world of shorter and more volatile cycles that will be characterised by a rapid succession of diverse shocks. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Inflation drivers & policy reaction 10:53 Energy crisis 16:18 Pandemic 19:30 EU vs US 22:15 Wages & profits 32:02 Upcoming challenges 43:50 Expectations for the future

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for the countries of the euro area. Like its predecessor -- the temporary European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) -- the ESM provides financial assistance to euro area Member States experiencing or threatened by financing difficulties.

Three things you need to know about the economy right now! Earlier this week, we decided to keep our key interest rates unchanged! Our past interest rate hikes are helping to push inflation down. Future decisions will depend on how we see the economy and inflation developing. Our colleague Pedro explains what’s behind our decisions and how the economy is doing. If you want to know more read our monetary policy statement at a glance https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/visual-mps/2024/html/mopo_statement_explained_march.en.html

In der EU können Sie Zahlungen zwischen Ländern genauso einfach tätigen oder empfangen wie innerhalb Ihres eigenen Landes. Wenn Ihr Bankkonto in einem anderen EU-Land abgelehnt wurde, dann ist das illegal und Sie können es melden. http://ec.europa.eu/info/iban #MyMoneyEU

En la UE puedes realizar o recibir pagos desde otros países tan fácilmente como en España. Si su cuenta bancaria fue rechazada en otro país de la UE, eso es ilegal y puede denunciarlo. Más información: http://ec.europa.eu/info/iban #MyMoneyEU

In the EU you can make and receive payments between countries as easily as in your own. If your bank account was refused in another EU country, that’s illegal, and you can report it! http://ec.europa.eu/info/iban #MyMoneyEU

To mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Bruegel organised an event dedicated to fostering discussions surrounding the multifaceted repercussions of the invasion. The event featured three sessions focusing on crucial aspects: sanctions, accession, and energy. This occasion not only served as a moment of reflection but also as an opportunity for experts and stakeholders to exchange perspectives, analyse the evolving landscape, and collectively contribute to a nuanced understanding of the challenges at hand. Session 1 : Impact of sanctions against Russia The objective of sanctions was to stop Russia from waging war against Ukraine. Two years and 13 sanctions packages later the war in Ukraine is still going on and without end in sight. We will discuss what has worked well, what may not and how to move forward. In the process it would be important to reflect on some of the unintentional effects of sanctions and how they may have contributed to global fragmentation.

Accession negotiations between Ukraine and the European Union are set to start once Ukraine completes further reforms to improve the rule of law and good governance. While Ukraine’s starting position is particularly weak in several dimensions, the history of EU enlargement demonstrates that the strongest motivation for difficult reforms is a credible and predictable accession process. How can Ukraine overcome its weak reform track record and how can the EU incentivise the process?

This International Women’s Day we seek to #InspireInclusion. At AFME we asked some of our female colleagues a few important questions – we wanted to know about the times they felt included, what makes them feel empowered, where their sense of belonging comes from and who has served as an inspiration for them. What emerged from these responses is an array of different answers, yet all bound together by the feeling of belonging, relevance and empowerment. AFME will continue to be committed to the inclusion of women in all areas and stages of life. #iwd2024 Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/picture-frames License code: 9KMDP4KVEOFHIIAM

Monetary policy is a field of economics where women are traditionally underrepresented. While this situation is slowly improving, much more can be done. Female role models can inspire women to pursue a career in monetary policy and achieve better gender balance in this field. To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with top women economists who work in euro area central banks to learn more about their experiences. We also asked for the advice they would give to women interested in building a professional path in economics.

🌍 Imagine a world where financial institutions are also part of the solution to climate change and not part of the problem. Sounds like science fiction? It’s not! The European Central Bank has the potential to bolster EU climate objectives in many ways. One of them is by offering a favourable interest rate to stimulate green initiatives, such as renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It's already happened – other banks have done it before. This can help cut greenhouse gas emissions because it makes green projects more competitive than fossil fuel ones. It helps reduce our reliance on unpredictable fossil fuel prices. And it's an achievable goal, we just need the political determination to make it happen! Dive into our most recent video explainer to discover more about this policy tool and the advantages it brings. --- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS! https://www.youtube.com/@PositiveMoneyEurope?sub_confirmation=1 💥 Get involved! https://www.positivemoney.eu/get-involved/ ➡️ More about us https://www.positivemoney.eu/about-us/ 💬 Follow the campaign: http://positivemoney.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/PositiveMone... https://twitter.com/PositiveMoneyEU

There is a long-standing view that competition is good for efficiency and cost-competitiveness. If this is the case, strict competition enforcement should also be good for international competitiveness. There is also a view that scale lowers cost and makes it easier for firms to compete world-wide, particularly against very large or subsidised firms. If this is true there could be a trade-off between competition enforcement and international competitiveness. Which view is right? Should EU competition enforcement be more tolerant of mergers than it has been in the past?

2023 was a landmark year for Invest Europe as we celebrated our 40th anniversary with events, new publications and communications that highlighted private equity and venture capital’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society. Find out more: https://www.investeurope.eu/about-us/who-we-are/invest-europe-2023-highlights/

Every journey starts with a decisive step. Invest Europe’s ESG KPIs study is an ambitious project and does require time and effort from firms. There is more to do, and we expect participation in our study to increase as more managers get involved. Yet we also see the promise as private equity and venture capital managers establish policies to deliver and measure ESG results while also making firm commitments to addressing climate change. The direction of travel is already clearly defined. In time, ESG measurement and reporting will be as routine as tracking financial metrics. More info: https://www.investeurope.eu/esg-kpi-report-2024/

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% target in a timely manner. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: - how the economy is performing - how we expect prices to develop - the risks to the economic outlook - the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Recorded and published on 7 March 2024 Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 7 March 2024 www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/…ed_march.en.html Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 7 March 2024 www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/…4650bd5c.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 7 March 2024 www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/20…fa52b82b.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 7 March 2024 www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pressconf/…095a37dc4f1f6355 European Central Bank www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html You can also listen to The ECB Podcast on SoundCloud, Spotify, Deezer, Stitcher, YouTube, Amazon Music and many more pod.link/ecbpodcast

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The transition to a sustainable economy is affecting not only businesses and governments but also individuals. At this event we discussed the significant effects of the climate transition on people in various regions, starting with the major trends highlighted in the most recent EBRD Transition Report. Entitled “Transitions big and small,” it looks at how economic shifts translate into the “small transitions” of career moves, changes in physical and mental health, the refurbishment of housing and – ultimately – changes in people’s satisfaction with life. We then dived into other research on generational divides on climate measures and how they feature in forthcoming election campaigns.

The United States is considering possible changes to its regime of emergency liquidity assistance to banks, taking into account the lessons learned during the crisis episode of March 2023. Joining this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics event series Financial Statements are: HOST Nicolas Véron Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Andrew Metrick Janet L. Yellen Professor of Finance and Management, Yale School of Management Cornelia Holthausen Director General Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability, European Central Bank For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/prospects-reform-emergency-liquidity-assistance-banks-us Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

Ministers from 164 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago for the World Trade Organization ministerial conference. With increasing protectionism, industrial policy, and the need to cooperate on carbon pricing, the world is in great need of multilateral trade rules. Expectations that the WTO members would find agreement on issues were, however, low. Unfortunately, no reforms could be agreed. What happens now? What future can we see for the multilateral trading system? Joining this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics event series Trade Winds are: HOST Cecilia Malmström Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Johanna Hill Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization André Sapir Senior Fellow, Bruegel; Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/postmortem-2024-wto-ministerial-conference-whats-next Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

The banking sector has experienced significant consolidation over the last four decades. Some evidence suggests that many small businesses, households, and communities have been left worse off in the wake of these transactions due to branch closures, reduced access to capital, higher fees, and fewer choices. This trend has created risks to financial stability, as many “too-big-to-fail” banks grew through multiple acquisitions in the years prior to the 2008 financial crisis. These developments have raised questions regarding the rigor of the government’s review of bank mergers. In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order on promoting competition in the American economy, and since then, the banking agencies and Department of Justice have been considering updates to the bank merger review framework. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation board member Rohit Chopra outlines his views on ways the banking agencies can bring more rigor to the review of bank mergers to promote competition, financial stability, and the public interest. Assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, Jonathan Kanter, joins Chopra and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and PIIE board member, Esther L. George for a fireside chat on competition in the banking sector. For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/revitalizing-bank-merger-review Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

Private equity and venture capital is about building better businesses that create jobs, sustain communities, drive economic growth, and address climate change and sustainability issues, while generating value that translates into returns to support European savers and pensioners in retirement. Learn more about the impact of the industry: https://www.investeurope.eu/about-private-equity/private-equity-impact/

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Featuring expert analysis from three distinguished speakers, this event will dissect the outcomes of the 13th Ministerial Conference, held in the United Arab Emirates, and explore its implications for the global trading system. Despite the challenges leading up to MC13, including a wide agenda amidst increasing global trade tensions and the quest for consensus among 164 members, this seminar aims to unpack the results and implications of the conference. From discussions on agriculture and fishery subsidies to the innovative steps towards e-commerce and environmental sustainability, our experts will provide in-depth analysis and forward-looking perspectives. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead, as our panelists offer their perspectives on the evolving landscape of global trade rules and the WTO's pivotal role in shaping it. We will tackle the following topics: 1. Key Takeaways: What are the most significant outcomes of MC13, and what do they indicate about the WTO's future direction? 2. Agriculture and Fisheries: What progress was made in agriculture and fisheries at MC13, and what are the implications for global trade? 3. Trade Agreement Innovations: How could the discussions on plurilaterals and e-commerce at MC13 influence future WTO agreements? 4. Sustainability Focus: What steps has MC13 proposed to better align trade with environmental sustainability? 5. WTO Reform: Based on MC13 outcomes, what are the immediate reform priorities for the WTO?

Climate change is one of the world’s greatest challenges, and developing countries are those paying the highest price for its impacts with a lack of instruments to mitigate and adapt. Overall, Africa is one of the lowest contributors to the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, yet key development sectors have already experienced widespread losses and damages attributable to human-induced climate change, including biodiversity loss, water shortages, reduced food production, loss of lives and reduced economic growth. . Many African countries are grappling with high levels of debt and elevated interest rates meanwhile a stronger dollar makes it more expensive for African countries to service dollar-denominated debt, leading to increased debt distress. In the Mediterranean region, countries like Egypt and Tunisia are particularly at risk, with debt levels exceeding 80% of GDP in both countries, making their economies extremely sensitive to future interest rate hikes and at risk of a debt crisis, while Lebanon defaulted in 2020. The heavy indebtedness of the region hampers national capacity to build and implement adaptation and mitigation strategies. In 2020, EMEA launched the Debt Transparency Initiative to enhance knowledge about debt related issues, particularly in low-income countries (LICs) and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Under this initiative, the webinar will explore recent developments in terms of debt trends and initiatives in the Mediterranean and Africa, and the expectations for the next G20 During the webinar, EMEA presented some policy recommendations resulting from a recent published policy paper, then several experts presented their views and recent research to discuss new innovative perspectives on the future of (African) debt. Agenda Opening keynote and introduction by Sandra Challita, Research Fellow, EMEA and Prof. Rym Ayadi, President and Founder, EMEA Speakers: Martin Kessler, Executive Director of the Finance for Development Lab (FDL) Moez Labidi, Senior Advisor, Arab Planning Institute Dr. Maria Ron Balsera, Interim Executive Director at the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) Federico Sibaja, IMF Campaign Manager at Recourse Iolanda Fresnillo, Policy and Advocacy manager on Debt Justice at European Network on Debt and Development (EURODAD) Carola Mejia Silva, Coordinator of the area of Climate Justice, Transitions and the Amazon at the Latin American Network for Economic and Social Justice (LATINDADD) Discussion moderated by Prof. Rym Ayadi Concluding Remarks

At this event Bruegel presented a new Bruegel paper on the future of the European single electricity market. The paper sheds light on the multiple benefits provided by enhanced EU energy market integration going forward. We also focused on the 2022 energy crisis and its implications for the EU's electricity and gas markets. The crisis highlighted the importance of reversing the trend towards fragmentation to enhance resilience and security. We discussed the benefits of market integration, such as reduced need for new infrastructure and lower costs for consumers. However, achieving this integration requires addressing distributional effects and overcoming domestic political constraints. It's crucial for EU governments to engage in honest discussions and commit to coordinated solutions to avoid potential backlash and ensure a sustainable energy future.

Dr. Tom Gosling interviews Claudine Gartenberg, Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. ECGI Conversations is a compelling interview series aimed at uncovering valuable insights, ideas, and perspectives from cutting-edge academic research. Hosted by ECGI Executive Fellow, Dr. Tom Gosling, this series promises to bring forth engaging discussions with leading experts in the field.

ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions and will answer questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference to be held on 7 March 2024 at 14:45 CET in Frankfurt am Main.

On 25 January 2024, following the World Economic Forum in Davos, the European Brain Council, in partnership with Rice University Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Brain Capital Alliance hosted the full day event “Brain Health for Society: Insights from Brain Capital”, in Basel, Switzerland. Among the speakers of the event were the Founder and President of EMEA Prof. Rym Ayadi Professor, Bayes Business School and co-founder of the Brain Capital Alliance, and EMEA Advisors Harris Eyre MD PhD, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and co-founder of the Brain Capital Alliance, Nathalie Hilmi, Head of Environmental Economics, Centre Scientifique de Monaco and Pawel Swieboda – Founder, NeuroCentury. In this part 00:09:20 - 00:20:25: Brain Capital: Public-Private Perspectives - Harris Eyre, Lead, Brain Capital Alliance. Fellow, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Senior Fellow, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, EMEA Advisor For more info and the report of the session “Brain Capital and Impact Investing” moderated by EMEA President Prof. Rym Ayadi: https://euromed-economists.org/emea-president-r-ayadi-and-emea-advisors-h-eyre-n-hilmi-e-ernst-and-p-swieboda-participate-in-event-on-brain-capital-organised-by-the-european-brain-council/