Special e-news about Brussels Economic Forum 2020 (14/09/2020)
Check out what we discussed at the special 20th anniversary edition of the Brussels Economic Forum, held entirely in digital format and broadcast live from the European Commission’s TV studios in Brussels.
A New Reality: Response to Coronavirus Pandemic Shows EU at its Best (14/09/2020)
Europe’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been impressive and although challenges remain, by working together, Europe can emerge stronger and better equipped for the future, said Nadia Calviño in her opening address to the 20th Brussels Economic Forum.
Rebuilding Better: Learning From the past to Create a Strong New European Economy (14/09/2020)
The COVID‑19 pandemic has left Europe facing huge change – but also great opportunities, speakers at a Brussels Economic Forum panel and debate on the new European economy after Coronavirus said. Restarting trade, boosting employment, and pushing ahead with climate targets, all offer the possibility of new beginnings for EU citizens and policy makers, they said.
#EUBEF20 Poll: Majority Sees Greater Role for States in Economy as Desirable and Inevitable (14/09/2020)
There is no easy way to separate government and market responsibilities in helping economies restart after Coronavirus, an online audience at the 2020 Brussels Economic Forum heard. Although audience members were generally in favour of an expanded role for the state, a debate at the BEF showed that opinions were complex and liable to be swayed.
Only The EU Can Lead The Green Transition (14/09/2020)
Europe finds itself in “an extraordinary period,” said Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for the Economy, at the Brussels Economic Forum 2020. He was not just speaking about the Coronavirus crisis, but also the unique moment Europe finds itself at, with a Green Deal and social transition within reach.
The Spirit of the EU Founding Fathers: Why Europe’s Economic Recovery Plan is More than Money (14/09/2020)
"This is the real start of the 21st century” said Charles Michel, President of the European Council at the 20th Brussels Economic Forum. “We believe in our future. We are sending one key message: Europe is united and confident."
Where Do We Belong? A Look at Labour Market Reform After Coronavirus (14/09/2020)
The global health crisis could focus attention on the symptoms and causes of inequality in Western society today, said Martin Sandbu, European Economics Commentator at the Financial Times. Presenting his latest book, “The Economics of Belonging: A Radical Plan to Win Back the Left Behind and Achieve Prosperity for All,” Sandbu said shifts in work patterns this year raised new questions about where and how we work.
