Economic growth and resilience in Europe
James John, Director, Offices in Europe and Senior Resident Representative to the EU, IMF, and Peter Praet, former member of the ECB’s executive board, join OMFIF to discuss the resilience of the euro area’s economy against the backdrop of trade policy uncertainty, tariff escalations and ongoing geopolitical tensions. He will also delve into EU-level actions to boost Europe’s growth potential and financial resilience in a complex global environment.
Speakers
James John
Director, Offices in Europe and Senior Resident Representative to the EU
International Monetary Fund
James John
Director, Offices in Europe and Senior Resident Representative to the EU
International Monetary Fund
James John is director of offices in Europe and senior resident representative to the EU at the International Monetary Fund. John served most recently as mission chief for Georgia and as an adviser to IMF managing directors Christine Lagarde and Kristalina Georgieva. He was also deputy division chief for advanced economies where he focused on the euro area, mission chief for Slovakia and assistant to the director.
Peter Praet
Member of the Executive Board
European Central Bank (2011-2019)
Peter Praet
Member of the Executive Board
European Central Bank (2011-2019)
Timings
08:30-08:45: Arrival
08:45-10:00: Roundtable