Several developments are currently shaping transatlantic relations in important ways. - First, the new US administration pursues climate protection as an active goal, opening up the possibility for a transatlantic climate protection and energy system transformation effort. At the same time, both...

Under the overarching theme of “Europe: smart and green” this edition of our flagship event features an engaging programme aiming to bring together a wide range of perspectives on the transition to a carbon-neutral and highly-innovative European economy. In this context, some of the main...

Low interest rates mechanically offer more policy room and consensus is that governments should make full use hereof to combat the headwinds from the Covid-19 crisis; even in those countries with already high debt levels. A lively debate is already emerging as to whether, this time, higher...

The conference is held under the Chatham House Rule and will focus on the ongoing challenges facing Europe against the backdrop of the current European policy agenda. Panel Session I - Investment in EuropeParticipation is by invitation only; Panel Session II - Investment finance in...

Topics: - Market power in input and output markets: stylized facts, drivers and static and dynamic implications for misallocation, innovation, productivity and growth; - Industrial concentration, market power and investment: firm-level impact and consequences for the aggregate economy; - Firm...

The two-day event will provide an opportunity for leading academics, policy makers and practitioners to share their views and understandings on investment finance and competitiveness, while raising awareness of the challenges posed by technological transformation and the need to adapt workforce...

Panel Session I: Investment and investment finance in Europe: a policy perspective. Panel Session II: The role of innovation and skills in boosting investment activity. Panel Session III: European financial landscape and access to finance. Participation to the event is upon invitation only. If...

Bringing together leading policymakers, experts and practitioners form both sides of the Atlantic, the second SUERF conference offers the opportunity to debate globalisation and the international economic order from a transatlantic perspective. The conference will address the following key...

The SUERF & EIB Annual Economics Conference will focus on the legacy of the financial crisis on corporate financing and the resulting challenge for the recovery and European competitiveness. In three panel sessions, speakers and participants will share their views on the factors that are holding...