The place of Europe in the global economy

Thematic scope

The place of Europe in the global economy

• The mission and strength of Europe? Is Europe’s “soft power” but a distant memory?
• The European economy in view of global competition. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
• Where does business go to from Europe? Economic and social repercussions
• Knowledge, quality and creativity. How to build on the strengths?
• Europe after Brexit. Consequences for trade, the labour market and finance
• Brexit versus new possibilities of competing in the European and global economy