The Covid-19 pandemic constituted a major challenge for European economies and has prompted new questions on the future of the euro area. This high-level seminar will assess the macroeconomic landscape following Covid-19, including monetary policies and fiscal responses undertaken by the European Central Bank, European Commission and nation states. There will also be a discussion on how central banks are implementing strategies and using toolkits to stimulate growth and recovery, engaging with citizens and tackling upcoming risks from climate change and digital disruption.

Part A

Opening remarks

Keynote address: Economic position of Europe, integration and reforms
Robert Ophèle, President, Autorité des marchés Financiers

Session I: Macroeconomic landscape of Europe
Speakers:
Riccardo Barbieri, Chief Economist – Director of Economic and Financial Research, Department of the Treasury, Ministry of the Economy and Finance, Italy
Didier Borowski, Head of Global Views, Amundi
Friederike Köhler-Geib, Chief Economist, KfW Development Bank
Laurent Maurin, Senior Advisor, Economics Department, European Investment Bank

Part B

Session II: Central banking practices and toolkits
Speakers:
Morgan Després, Director of Strategy, Banque de France
Giuseppe Ferrero, Deputy Head, Monetary Analysis Division, Banca d’Italia
Lucio Pench, Director, Macroeconomic policies, DG ECFIN, European Commission
Carlos Thomas, Head, Macro-financial Analysis and Monetary Policy Department, Banco de España
Natacha Valla, Dean of the Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation, Paris