After recovering from the twin shocks of COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global economic growth is being challenged by escalating trade tensions, shifting policy priorities, and an unpredictable outlook. Amidst wavering business and consumer sentiment and volatile financial markets, the European Union is proving its worth as an anchor of economic and geopolitical stability.

At home, the EU is moving ahead with reforms that will unleash higher productivity growth while giving policy makers the flexibility to make vital investments in defense, energy, and new technologies. Globally, the EU is working hard to craft fair and transparent international agreements that promote the free flow of trade, investment, and ideas while defending the rules-based international order.

Our expert speakers will shed light on the major challenges and opportunities facing the EU and U.S. economy over the coming year.

SPEAKERS:

• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Willem Kooi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]