Bruegel Event Recordings

What are at the goals, methodology and initial results of EU state aid evaluation to Member States in the last two years. You can find more information on this event here: http://bruegel.org/events/state-aid-evaluation-two-years-of-implementation/

What are at the goals, methodology and initial results of EU state aid evaluation to Member States in the last two years. You can find more information on this event here: http://bruegel.org/events/state-aid-evaluation-two-years-of-implementation/

The United States has a monetary union that many look to when considering the future of the EU. But how easy was it really to create such a union and what can Europe learn from the US process? Jeffry Frieden, Professor of Government at Harvard University, delivered answers to these and further related questions during his lecture at Bruegel. You can find an edited version of Jeffry Frieden's lecture as a podcast here: http://bruegel.org/2016/08/what-can-the-eurozone-learn-from-us-monetary-history/

Europe and the United States have had divergent experiences since the economic crisis. But they share several challenges in the years ahead: slowing productivity growth, rising inequality, and falling labour force participation. How can those challenges be turned into opportunities? You can find more information on this event here: http://bruegel.org/events/the-united-states-and-europe-short-term-divergence-but-shared-challenges/

Bruegel was pleased to welcome Andrus Ansip, Vice-President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for the Digital Single Market. He discussed the place of parcel delivery in the DSM, and commented on research by Bruegel scholars suggesting there are useful parallels with telecommunications interconnection and roaming. You can find more information on this event here: http://bruegel.org/events/promoting-e-commerce-in-europe-lessons-for-parcel-delivery-from-electronic-communications-policy/

After years of rapid growth, China's GDP is expanding more slowly. There are fears about the global impact, but could there also be opportunities for Europe and Central Asia? You can find more information on this event here: http://bruegel.org/events/will-chinas-slowdown-bring-headwinds-or-opportunities-for-europe-and-central-asia/

Despite recent efforts to tackle corruption there is not much evidence that these strategies are producing results. Why is this the case and what can we do to improve the situation? You can find more information here: http://bruegel.org/events/fighting-corruption-from-headlines-to-real-impact/

There is plenty of hype around big data. But does it only offer operational advantages, or can it provide firms with sustainable competitive advantage? You can find more information on the event here: http://bruegel.org/events/competing-with-big-data/

There were high expectations for the effect of the COMPETES Acts on the US research and innovation landscape. But were these expectations met and what can Europea learn from the US experience? You can find more information on the event here: http://bruegel.org/events/what-can-europe-learn-from-us-science-policy/

What can we do to improve Eurozone governance to prevent the next European crisis? This event was cancelled because the events in Brussels on 22 March. But the Governor of Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, recorded his speech at Bruegel. You can find more information here: http://bruegel.org/events/europe-at-the-crossroads-how-to-build-an-efficient-economic-governance-of-the-eurozone/

China-EU relations are continuously evolving as China seeks to rebalance its economy. This offers new opportunities for EU countries to sell consumer goods and services. Meanwhile, China's quest to increase and improve its investments abroad has put Europe among the top recipients of Chinese investment. The panel discussed ways forward in the current difficult environment, where China is experiencing a slowdown and Europe is beset with its own difficulties.

Is it time for a major rethink of the EU budget? The current budget is very small relative to GDP, and focuses largely on regional cohesion and natural resources. The 7-year frameworks prevent the EU budget playing a meaningful role in stabilisation. Moreover, using national contributions to finance the EU budget encourages countries to reason in terms of net contributions rather than policy effectiveness. Could a greater use of “own resources” improve the situation, and how might this revenue be raised?

Europe is being buffeted by extraordinary security challenges. More than one million migrants have entered the EU, while neighbouring Turkey is in political crisis, numerous European cities have been terrorised, and Putin continues to threaten the sovereignty of Ukraine. Join this session to discuss the impact that these geostrategic issues are having on the direction and economies of Europe.

Vice-President Šefčovič, closed the Bruegel Annual Meetings with an intervention on the energy union and the challenges for jobs, growth and investment. He especially underlined the key role played by low carbon innovation in moving the EU economy forward and bringing it closer to its citizens.

There are two readings of the ongoing euro area crisis. One is that the original design was flawed: a stable monetary union requires much more than monetary integration. The other is that that the decentralised monetary union could have functioned properly if only its members had respected the rules. The panellists shared their experiences of the Euro’s development, and offer reflections on its future.

We have recently witnessed a rise of US investment banks and a decline of their European competitors. Should we worry? Does it matter whether European corporates are served by US or European investment banks? Meanwhile, since 2015, Chinese investment banks have overtaken American and European investment banks in the Asia-Pacific market. Dirk Schoenmaker explored these issues and more in conversation with Sylvie Matherat.

Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Eurogroup, delivered the keynote speech at Bruegel's Annual Dinner 2016, held on 6 September 2016. The transcript of the speech is available on the Bruegel website: http://bruegel.org/2016/09/speech-by-jeroen-dijsselbloem-at-bruegel-annual-dinner-2016/

Carmen Reinhart gave a lecture exploring some of the options countries have to reduce their sovereign debt burden – a pressing issue as the global economy tries to recover from its recent crises. She especially focused on heterodox solutions such as restructuring and financial repression.

The EU wants future growth to be built on innovation, but this ambition has so far not been achieved and few major companies at the digital frontier are European. Meanwhile, the dangerous cocktail of low growth and high public debt calls for any public spending to be smart. Evidence is necessary to target and justify public investment in R&D. How can Europe effectively create an environment that fosters innovation-based growth?

Olli Rehn, Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland, discussed the state of the economy in Europe and Finland. He focused on key elements of the Finnish government’s economic policy and the ongoing economic reforms. A special emphasis was given to the recently agreed Competitiveness Pact.