The Institute for European Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is pleased to announce a lunchtime Policy Forum on EU’s new model of economic governance. The event will be held on February 22 with the following speakers:

• Mr. Peer RITTER from the Cabinet of Commissioner Olli Rehn

• Mr. Pablo ZALBA BIDEGAIN, MEP (EPP)

• Chair: Prof. Antonio Bar Cendón (University of Valencia & IES) and Prof. Harri Kalimo (Institute for European Studies)

The EU leaders are currently seeking ways to come to an agreement over the Commission’s legislative proposals of last September on the issue. The EU’s Stability and Growth Pact needs to be strengthened and the new macroeconomic framework implemented by June in order to have a comprehensive strategy in place. In the euro area, the Heads of State or Government are striving to achieve “a new quality of economic policy coordination” so as to improve Europe’s competitiveness. How should the next round of stability and convergence programmes, or the national reform programmes, look like? What level of convergence is required to achieve sustainable economic competitiveness?

Registration

Participation is free of charge and open to all, but due to space limitations, registration is required.  Those wanting to participate can register by sending an e-mail to events@ies.be

The programme will start at 12:00 with a lunch reception, followed by the presentation at 12:30

Location:

Please note the location has changed!!!

Room D.3.05, VUB Campus, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels