EVENT
Hybrid
Europe is once again being hit by an energy price shock as geopolitical tensions make the global economy more volatile and unpredictable. The war in the Middle East is driving up prices and weakening economic activity. For central banks and governments, this raises difficult policy trade-offs. Many countries have limited fiscal space to cushion the impact, and poorly designed policies could worsen the shock rather than soften it.
Helge Berger, Deputy Director of the IMF’s European Department, will present the latest economic outlook for Europe, drawing on the IMF’s April World Economic Outlook. He will then join Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist of the European Policy Centre, for a conversation on the report’s key findings.
The exchange will focus on how policymakers can respond to a more shock-prone environment. It will weigh the costs and benefits of intervention, targeted reforms and fuller use of the EU Single Market to support growth and resilience.
This event welcomes the participation of EPC and IMF invited guests and members, EU institutions and media.
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