April 10th 2024, Sofitel Brussels Europe, Pl. Jourdan 1, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium,
Time: 10:40 – 12:30 CET

EU has historically benefited from robust economic cooperation and integration, but it faces significant hurdles in maintaining its competitive edge on the global stage. Following the global financial crisis 2008, the EU experienced a notable decline in GDP growth, which only rebounded to pre-crisis levels in 2021. This contrasts with the steady growth observed in economies such as the United States and China during the same period, highlighting the need for strategic reforms to revitalize EU competitiveness. About the topic, we, therefore will hold a roundtable discussion organized jointly by the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, European Enterprise Alliance, SME Connect.

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Welcome: Iuliu Winkler MEP – Vice-Chair of the Committee on International Trade; First Vice-President of SME Europe of the EPP

Keynote: Marcin Nowacki – Vice-President, Polish Entrepreneurs and Employers, EESC Member, Employers’ Group

Debate:

Giorgia Termini – Head of EU Affairs, I-Com, Institute for Competitiveness (TBC)

Ralph Kamphöner – Head of Brussels Office, textil+mode

Daniel Wennick – Policy Director, Orgalim

Francesca Chapman – Associate Research Assistant in the Energy, Resources and Climate Change (ERCC), Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS) (TBC)

Moderation: Dr Horst Heitz – Executive Director of SME Europe

In case of any questions or to confirm your participation, please contact the Agata Boutanos, Director, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers – a.boutanos@zpp.net.pl