Future of the euro area
The Covid-19 health crisis prompted governments to respond with far-reaching packages, along with Europe-wide measures. This has opened new questions on the future of the euro area. Looking at how the external shock has highlighted structural issues at European level, this seminar discusses solidarity and Eurogroup response compared with the role of national governments. It considers the role of fiscal response alongside monetary policy and the European Central Bank bond-buying package. Further topics include the steps towards recovery, establishing a more integrated fiscal framework, central bank toolkits and how the ‘European green deal’ could provide stimulus.
UK time:
13.40 – 13:55 Registration and speaker set up
13:55 – 14:00 Welcome
14:00 – 14:30 Keynote address: Euro area’s response to the crisis – Marco Buti, Director General, Economic and Financial affairs, European Commission
14:30 – 15:30 Session I: Response to the crisis
15:30 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:45 Session II: Steps towards recovery
16:45 – 16:55 Closing remarks
Speakers include:
Playback
Keynote address and session one
Session two
Full speech by Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for Economy, European Commission
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Programme
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