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Event Review: EU competitiveness: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities
Monday, 02.12.2024
08:30 – 12:30
Centre for European Policy Studies Place du Congrès 1, 1000 Brussels
14th Annual Intereconomics / CEPS Conference in Brussels (in-person event)
Europe’s economic productivity faces long-term stagnation, with recent shocks such as the war in Ukraine disrupting the fragile post-pandemic recovery and further exposing vulnerabilities in the EU’s competitiveness. Against this backdrop, Mario Draghi’s recent report has reignited policy debates on fostering economic productivity through innovation, advancing education and skills, and aligning decarbonisation with industrial resilience. As the era of cheap Russian energy, boundless Chinese markets, and dependable transatlantic ties fade, the EU must navigate economic security concerns while striving for global competitiveness. This event will explore the following pressing questions: How can Europe balance competitiveness with its core values? Can decarbonisation be an economic advantage? What role do skills play in reshaping Europe’s global standing? And does the EU need a new vision for trade in a fragmented geopolitical landscape? Join us to discuss how Europe can redefine its economic future while addressing these strategic challenges.
