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How Are Crises Changing Central Bank Doctrines

The Coronavirus outbreak presents a major challenge to the entire European Union and solidarity is an important part of the response to this unprecedented crisis.Cohesion Policy funding is playing a central role in the EU's  Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative, which aims to mobilise cohesion policy to flexibly respond to the rapidly emerging needs in the most exposed sectors, such as healthcare, SMEs and labour markets, and help the most affected territories in Member States and their citizens.At this event Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms was in conversation with Jim Brunsden of the FT and Bruegel's Deputy Director, Maria Demertzis to discuss how the EU is making money available for those who need it the most.This event is part of a series of talks and debates with Europe’s political leaders jointly organised by the Financial Times and Bruegel.

The Coronavirus outbreak presents a major challenge to the entire European Union and solidarity is an important part of the response to this unprecedented crisis. Cohesion Policy funding is playing a central role in the EU's  Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative, which aims to mobilise cohesion policy to flexibly respond to the rapidly emerging needs in the most exposed sectors, such as healthcare, SMEs and labour markets, and help the most affected territories in Member States and their citizens. At this event Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms was in conversation with Jim Brunsden of the FT and Bruegel's Deputy Director, Maria Demertzis to discuss how the EU is making money available for those who need it the most. This event is part of a series of talks and debates with Europe’s political leaders jointly organised by the Financial Times and Bruegel.

The role of Cohesion policy in the fight against COVID-19 with Elisa Ferreira | 21 April

In our second event in our series with the Financial Times, Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discussed the European response to the coronavirus crisis.

A European response to the coronavirus crisis with Paolo Gentiloni I 6 April

During this online event, Commissioner Thierry Breton spoke with Sam Fleming, Brussels bureau chief of the Financial Times, and Bruegel’s Director Guntram Wolff and discussed the European industrial strategy in face of the coronavirus.

Braver, Greener Fairer: European Industrial Policy in times of coronavirus

The question whether trade policy instruments are fit for coping with the rise of state capitalism and a new dimension of state subsidies has already been discussed intensively in trade policy debates. Whether in this context competition law might also need to be updated and whether this should encompass new instruments are less debated questions which the first panel addressed.The second panel built on this and discussed whether (and how) competition law needs to be updated with a view to ongoing digitization of the economy, seeing that digital technologies not only change the structure of markets but also open up new levels of strategic global competition. Access to data or digital infrastructure are important facets of this discussion in which Europe needs to find its own answers.

The question whether trade policy instruments are fit for coping with the rise of state capitalism and a new dimension of state subsidies has already been discussed intensively in trade policy debates. Whether in this context competition law might also need to be updated and whether this should encompass new instruments are less debated questions which the first panel addressed. The second panel built on this and discussed whether (and how) competition law needs to be updated with a view to ongoing digitization of the economy, seeing that digital technologies not only change the structure of markets but also open up new levels of strategic global competition. Access to data or digital infrastructure are important facets of this discussion in which Europe needs to find its own answers.

Global competition and digital change: updating European competition policy (panel 1) | 9 March 2020

Global competition and digital change: updating European competition policy (panel 2) | 9 March 2020

Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) is justifiably one of top priorities of the European Commission. With a ten-year deadline to drastically lower the GHG emissions, the Commission is planning to test the new measures already later this year, potentially starting with the industries producing steel, cement, and aluminum.Inevitably, there is a lot of negative commentary surrounding the proposal - critics argue that the emerging countries' industries will be put at a disadvantage, they wonder if the BCA is WTO-compatible, and finally, they question the very feasibility of the implementation of the tax.At this event our fellow Georg Zachmann talked about his paper, "A European carbon border tax: much pain, little gain", where he argues that the European Commission should not make the implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism into a must-have element of its climate policy.There is little in the way of strong empirical evidence to offer justification for the problem the mechanism looks to address, direct carbon leakage.Furthermore, significant logistical, legal and political challenges will arise during the design. A key problem with the limited form of adjustment currently under consideration will be trade deviation. The EU should instead focus upon the implementation of measures to trigger the development of a competitive low-carbon industry in Europe.

Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA) is justifiably one of top priorities of the European Commission. With a ten-year deadline to drastically lower the GHG emissions, the Commission is planning to test the new measures already later this year, potentially starting with the industries producing steel, cement, and aluminum. Inevitably, there is a lot of negative commentary surrounding the proposal - critics argue that the emerging countries' industries will be put at a disadvantage, they wonder if the BCA is WTO-compatible, and finally, they question the very feasibility of the implementation of the tax. At this event our fellow Georg Zachmann talked about his paper, "A European carbon border tax: much pain, little gain", where he argues that the European Commission should not make the implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism into a must-have element of its climate policy. There is little in the way of strong empirical evidence to offer justification for the problem the mechanism looks to address, direct carbon leakage. Furthermore, significant logistical, legal and political challenges will arise during the design. A key problem with the limited form of adjustment currently under consideration will be trade deviation. The EU should instead focus upon the implementation of measures to trigger the development of a competitive low-carbon industry in Europe.

On gains, losses, and trade-offs: the case of border carbon adjustment | 5 March 2020

After 8 years, the European Banking Union has not achieved its two stated objectives: breaking future contagion between banks and sovereigns, and creating a true single market for banks.The aim of this event was to discuss possible solutions to revive the Banking Union. More specifically, Luis Garicano argued in his presentation for the empowerment of the Single Resolution Board and the creation of a “Safe Portfolio” model.Following these proposed solutions, the political and economic feasibility were discussed in a panel, together with other possible ways to resurrect the Banking Union.

After 8 years, the European Banking Union has not achieved its two stated objectives: breaking future contagion between banks and sovereigns, and creating a true single market for banks. The aim of this event was to discuss possible solutions to revive the Banking Union. More specifically, Luis Garicano argued in his presentation for the empowerment of the Single Resolution Board and the creation of a “Safe Portfolio” model. Following these proposed solutions, the political and economic feasibility were discussed in a panel, together with other possible ways to resurrect the Banking Union.

The resurrection of the European Banking Union | 20 February

Philippe Donnet

At this event, the Group CEO of Generali, Philippe Donnet and Guntram Wolff, Director of Bruegel discussed the general state of the financial services industry. In addition, the conversation addressed many topical developments.What is the impact of operating in a low interest rate environment? Should we take a new look at the capital requirements in order to accommodate for further investments in the EU’s priorities such as the European Green Deal and their industrial strategy?Besides these questions, the role of insurance companies as a long term institutional investors and their investment horizon were discussed.

At this event, the Group CEO of Generali, Philippe Donnet and Guntram Wolff, Director of Bruegel discussed the general state of the financial services industry. In addition, the conversation addressed many topical developments. What is the impact of operating in a low interest rate environment? Should we take a new look at the capital requirements in order to accommodate for further investments in the EU’s priorities such as the European Green Deal and their industrial strategy? Besides these questions, the role of insurance companies as a long term institutional investors and their investment horizon were discussed.

A conversation with Philippe Donnet, Group CEO of Generali | 18 February

At this event various aspects of the EU taxation policy were discussed such as the closing of the EU VAT gap, closer cooperation between Member States’ tax administrations, introducing a digital tax, and cracking down on tax paradises.These discussions were kicked off by a speech by Tadeusz Kościński, the Polish Minister of Finance. He referred to Poland’s latest experience of improving tax collection (for VAT and other taxes).

At this event various aspects of the EU taxation policy were discussed such as the closing of the EU VAT gap, closer cooperation between Member States’ tax administrations, introducing a digital tax, and cracking down on tax paradises. These discussions were kicked off by a speech by Tadeusz Kościński, the Polish Minister of Finance. He referred to Poland’s latest experience of improving tax collection (for VAT and other taxes).

The future of taxation in the EU: tax solidarity | 17 February

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While the euro area has emerged from its deep economic crisis and interest rates are at historically low levels, multiple challenges remain. How complete is Europe’s monetary union? Do the available tools to prevent and correct fiscal, financial and macroeconomic imbalances reflect a reasonable compromise between first-best solutions and political reality? Is the euro area ready for a next recession or an economic crisis? What should be the reform priorities?

Priorities for Europe’s monetary union

The migration crisis of 2015 revealed the inadequacies of European legal tools in terms of asylum and, by extension, in terms of managing migration flows. In this context, Institut Montaigne jointly with Terra Nova have written a report which calls for a reform of the European asylum policy and for a rapid, unified response to the humanitarian emergency in the Mediterranean.Chair: Elina Ribakova, Visiting fellow, BruegelPanel:Karen Mets, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Asylum and Migration, Save the Children InternationalMarc-Olivier Padis, Head of Studies Department, Terra NovaJean-Paul Tran Thiet, Senior Fellow &amp; Former Board Member, Institut Montaigne

The migration crisis of 2015 revealed the inadequacies of European legal tools in terms of asylum and, by extension, in terms of managing migration flows. In this context, Institut Montaigne jointly with Terra Nova have written a report which calls for a reform of the European asylum policy and for a rapid, unified response to the humanitarian emergency in the Mediterranean. Chair: Elina Ribakova, Visiting fellow, Bruegel Panel: Karen Mets, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Asylum and Migration, Save the Children International Marc-Olivier Padis, Head of Studies Department, Terra Nova Jean-Paul Tran Thiet, Senior Fellow &amp; Former Board Member, Institut Montaigne

Saving the right to asylum | 5 March 2019

This event discussed the quality of public finance. There is evidence that improving the composition of public finance can improve growth and reduce equality. Would focusing on the quality of fiscal expenses and revenues rather than the budget deficit, be appropriate?Speakers:Chair: Maria Demertzis, Deputy DirectorBoris Cournede, Deputy Head of Division, Public Economics Division, OECDSven Langedijk, Adviser on fiscal policy and the policy mix, European Commission, DG ECFINFrancesco Papadia, Senior Fellow, BruegelRead more about this event at: https://bruegel.org/events/public-finance-time-for-a-quality-check/

This event discussed the quality of public finance. There is evidence that improving the composition of public finance can improve growth and reduce equality. Would focusing on the quality of fiscal expenses and revenues rather than the budget deficit, be appropriate? Speakers: Chair: Maria Demertzis, Deputy Director Boris Cournede, Deputy Head of Division, Public Economics Division, OECD Sven Langedijk, Adviser on fiscal policy and the policy mix, European Commission, DG ECFIN Francesco Papadia, Senior Fellow, Bruegel Read more about this event at: <a href="https://bruegel.org/events/public-finance-time-for-a-quality-check/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bruegel.org/events/public-finance-time-for-a-quality-check/</a>

Public finance - time for a quality check | 16 October 2019

America and China are engaged in an economic geopolitical struggle for supremacy. This is a threat to the multilateral system the European Union has relied on for nearly seven decades and to the EU’s separation of external economic relationships from geopolitics. What can the EU’s incoming leadership do to protect Europe’s economic autonomy?

Enhancing Europe's economic sovereignty

Abstract Digital technologies are expected to be the drivers of growth, but evidence of significant productivity boosts is scant. Also, many people fear digitalisation will lead to more polarised economic structures. What corporate strategies and public policy support are needed to turn the potential of digital technologies into opportunities for sustainable growth of EU firms, and for addressing EU societal challenges?Chair Reinhilde Veugelers, Senior Fellow, BruegelPanel Claire Bury, Deputy Director-General, European Commission, DG CONNECTJoakim Reiter, Group External Affairs Director, VodafoneVictoria Roig, Head of the transformation office of Santander Digital and Group Executive Vice-President

Abstract Digital technologies are expected to be the drivers of growth, but evidence of significant productivity boosts is scant. Also, many people fear digitalisation will lead to more polarised economic structures. What corporate strategies and public policy support are needed to turn the potential of digital technologies into opportunities for sustainable growth of EU firms, and for addressing EU societal challenges? Chair Reinhilde Veugelers, Senior Fellow, Bruegel Panel Claire Bury, Deputy Director-General, European Commission, DG CONNECT Joakim Reiter, Group External Affairs Director, Vodafone Victoria Roig, Head of the transformation office of Santander Digital and Group Executive Vice-President

How can  Europe’s economy thrive in the digital age?

In this event and at the start of the new cycle of the European Institutions, Bruegel publishes a series of memos to the new generation of lawmakers. Our scholars lay out their suggestions for a fairer, greener and braver Europe.

Launch Of The Bruegel Memos To The New European Leadership

After the economic crisis of 2008, private-sector spending took nearly a decade to recover. Yair Listokin thinks we can respond more quickly to the next meltdown by reviving and refashioning a policy approach whose proven success is too rarely acknowledged. Harking back to New Deal regulatory agencies, Listokin proposes that we take seriously law’s ability to function as a macroeconomic tool, capable of stimulating demand when needed and relieving demand when it threatens to overheat economies.

Law and macroeconomics: legal responses to recessions

Eurozone finance ministers have announced after their June meeting a newly-proposed Eurozone budget. One product of the negotiations is the Budgetary Instrument for Convergence and Competitiveness (BICC), designed to act as a tool for the budget and to be implemented by 2021. However, the ministers were unable to decide on details like the budget's funding and uses. Many have criticised the resulting proposal as a diluted and diminished version of the original proposal for a budget by French President Emmanuel Macron.Bruegel was honoured to welcome French Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire, who has described the budget as a "mini revolution", to elaborate on the ongoing discussion concerning the practicality of the agreement and the success of the negotiations.

Eurozone finance ministers have announced after their June meeting a newly-proposed Eurozone budget. One product of the negotiations is the Budgetary Instrument for Convergence and Competitiveness (BICC), designed to act as a tool for the budget and to be implemented by 2021. However, the ministers were unable to decide on details like the budget's funding and uses. Many have criticised the resulting proposal as a diluted and diminished version of the original proposal for a budget by French President Emmanuel Macron. Bruegel was honoured to welcome French Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire, who has described the budget as a "mini revolution", to elaborate on the ongoing discussion concerning the practicality of the agreement and the success of the negotiations.

Eurozone agreement: a mini revolution? | 8 July 2019

At this high-profile conference we aim to look at the digital transformation and the disruption it may cause in various fields. Consisting of four panels, the event will provide a platform to look at 4 different aspects of the digital age: industrial policy, competition policy, Internet of things, and sustainability.For more information, see: http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/

At this high-profile conference we aim to look at the digital transformation and the disruption it may cause in various fields. Consisting of four panels, the event will provide a platform to look at 4 different aspects of the digital age: industrial policy, competition policy, Internet of things, and sustainability. For more information, see: <a href="http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/</a>

Competition policy for the digital age (Panel II) | 21 March 2019

On 11 September we were honoured to welcome S. Iswaran, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations who engaged in a conversation with Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade. They discussed EU-Singapore relations in the context of the wider region and times of global upheaval.The EU and Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement and an Investment Protection Agreement in 2018. These agreements are an important symbol for the countries’ commitment to free trade in a time of rising protectionism and could also signal a future FTA with ASEAN.

On 11 September we were honoured to welcome S. Iswaran, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations who engaged in a conversation with Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade. They discussed EU-Singapore relations in the context of the wider region and times of global upheaval. The EU and Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement and an Investment Protection Agreement in 2018. These agreements are an important symbol for the countries’ commitment to free trade in a time of rising protectionism and could also signal a future FTA with ASEAN.

EU-Singapore relations in a global context | 11 September 2019

At this high-profile conference we look at the digital transformation and the disruption it may cause in various fields. Consisting of four panels, the event will provide a platform to look at 4 different aspects of the digital age: industrial policy, competition policy, Internet of things, and sustainability.For more information, see: http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/

At this high-profile conference we look at the digital transformation and the disruption it may cause in various fields. Consisting of four panels, the event will provide a platform to look at 4 different aspects of the digital age: industrial policy, competition policy, Internet of things, and sustainability. For more information, see: <a href="http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bruegel.org/events/rethinking-industrial-policy-in-the-digital-age-challenges-for-europe/</a>

Industrial policy and digitalisation (Panel I) | 21 March 2019

The provision of financial services is profoundly changing worldwide – so much so that many commentators are predicting the death of banking as we know it. The threat of banks’ extinction is not new; it’s been heralded many times in the past. For centuries, as banks have expanded and evolved, they have faced competition from other types of financial institutions. Despite high barriers to entry and as a result, relatively low turnover, many commentators have anticipated the end of the traditional banking business model.Today, we are again experiencing radical changes in the way households and businesses transact. The primary drivers are rapid advances in technology and post-crisis changes in the financial regulatory landscape, both of which have fuelled increased competition and encouraged new entrants in the provision of financial services. Critically, today’s competition to big bank business models emanates from nonbank firms whose core strategy centres around technological innovation (Big Tech and FinTech firms) and from nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), such as large asset managers.This event, jointly organised by Bruegel, CEPR and ECARES will feature the presentation of the the latest Geneva Report on the World Economy, authored by Thomas Philippon, Kathryn Petralia, Tara Rice and Nicolas Véron. The report reviews the financial services landscape and how it has changed over the last several decades; discusses the competition from FinTech and Big Tech; and considers critical public policy questions surrounding the future of banking and concludes with suggestions of future work.

The provision of financial services is profoundly changing worldwide – so much so that many commentators are predicting the death of banking as we know it. The threat of banks’ extinction is not new; it’s been heralded many times in the past. For centuries, as banks have expanded and evolved, they have faced competition from other types of financial institutions. Despite high barriers to entry and as a result, relatively low turnover, many commentators have anticipated the end of the traditional banking business model. Today, we are again experiencing radical changes in the way households and businesses transact. The primary drivers are rapid advances in technology and post-crisis changes in the financial regulatory landscape, both of which have fuelled increased competition and encouraged new entrants in the provision of financial services. Critically, today’s competition to big bank business models emanates from nonbank firms whose core strategy centres around technological innovation (Big Tech and FinTech firms) and from nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), such as large asset managers. This event, jointly organised by Bruegel, CEPR and ECARES will feature the presentation of the the latest Geneva Report on the World Economy, authored by Thomas Philippon, Kathryn Petralia, Tara Rice and Nicolas Véron. The report reviews the financial services landscape and how it has changed over the last several decades; discusses the competition from FinTech and Big Tech; and considers critical public policy questions surrounding the future of banking and concludes with suggestions of future work.

Banking disrupted by FinTech and Big Tech | 9 October 2019

This year’s EU-Japan conference, jointly organised by Bruegel and The Graduate Institute, Kobe University, will discuss Competition policy in the era of Artificial Intelligence.The conference will discuss the challenges brought by the economic impact of AI, with particular focus on the impact on competition as well as related policy challenges and ways to increase AI’s positive impact on the economy. We will also discuss the role of EU and Japan in the ongoing process of AI development. The focus on AI for this coming year is specifically relevant as Japan, like Europe as a whole, is at risk of being over-shadowed by the US and China. After the signature of the EU-Japan Partnership Agreement there is also much more scope and a strong ground for collaboration between the two regions.

This year’s EU-Japan conference, jointly organised by Bruegel and The Graduate Institute, Kobe University, will discuss Competition policy in the era of Artificial Intelligence. The conference will discuss the challenges brought by the economic impact of AI, with particular focus on the impact on competition as well as related policy challenges and ways to increase AI’s positive impact on the economy. We will also discuss the role of EU and Japan in the ongoing process of AI development. The focus on AI for this coming year is specifically relevant as Japan, like Europe as a whole, is at risk of being over-shadowed by the US and China. After the signature of the EU-Japan Partnership Agreement there is also much more scope and a strong ground for collaboration between the two regions.

EU-Japan conference: leaders in AI development

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What next for banking union?

When the last Commission took office in 2014, Europe was consumed by the eurozone crisis. Today, the incoming leadership must decide how to deal with a variety of issues. There is the US-China trade war, climate change &amp; biodiversity, cohesion in the EU and the euro area, but also the role of the Commission as a political and/or technocratic institution to be considered.

Which priorities for the new EU leadership?

What’s the EU’s offer to Africa? No region is more vulnerable to current global challenges than Africa, with negative spill-overs for the EU. Simultaneously, Africa offers opportunities for investment and trade – a fact well recognised by other global actors. What can the EU’s new leadership offer Africa? And what does Africa expect from its neighbour? During this interactive session, we will discuss how innovations in migration, finance, trade and global health can take the EU-Africa relationship to a new level.

EU-Africa partnership

The rise of Eurosceptic parties all across Europe, the complex bargain after the Brexit vote, and the limited capability of EU institutions to react to economic and social crises have kicked off a comprehensive reform debate on the future of European integration. The debate has become more urgent due to diverging economic trends among the main economies participating in the Euro area.This event will discuss how narratives around the EU and the EMU are developing and what the politicians’ perceptions of them are.We will rely on two studies: in the first one the historical trends related to the euro-crisis were analysed through identifying the key topics in articles from influential newspapers in the four largest euro-area countries (Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung, France’s Le Monde, Italy’s La Stampa, and Spain’s El País). In particular, the authors of the study analyse where the blame for the crisis has been laid, with the aim of informing the current debate on euro-area governance reform.In the second study, a survey on the future of European integration was conducted last autumn in the national parliaments of France, Italy, and Germany; more specifically, in the French Senate and Assemblée Nationale, the Italian Camera dei Deputati and Senato della Repubblica, and the German Bundestag. The survey covers three reform dimensions: i) the division of competencies between the European and national level, ii) EMU reforms, and iii) the future of EU finance and decision-making.The results shed light on possible next steps in the debate on European integration. While there is hope that a more European response to at least some policies may emerge, a larger consensus has yet to be reached around new instruments and institutions to reform the euro-area.

The rise of Eurosceptic parties all across Europe, the complex bargain after the Brexit vote, and the limited capability of EU institutions to react to economic and social crises have kicked off a comprehensive reform debate on the future of European integration. The debate has become more urgent due to diverging economic trends among the main economies participating in the Euro area. This event will discuss how narratives around the EU and the EMU are developing and what the politicians’ perceptions of them are. We will rely on two studies: in the first one the historical trends related to the euro-crisis were analysed through identifying the key topics in articles from influential newspapers in the four largest euro-area countries (Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung, France’s Le Monde, Italy’s La Stampa, and Spain’s El País). In particular, the authors of the study analyse where the blame for the crisis has been laid, with the aim of informing the current debate on euro-area governance reform. In the second study, a survey on the future of European integration was conducted last autumn in the national parliaments of France, Italy, and Germany; more specifically, in the French Senate and Assemblée Nationale, the Italian Camera dei Deputati and Senato della Repubblica, and the German Bundestag. The survey covers three reform dimensions: i) the division of competencies between the European and national level, ii) EMU reforms, and iii) the future of EU finance and decision-making. The results shed light on possible next steps in the debate on European integration. While there is hope that a more European response to at least some policies may emerge, a larger consensus has yet to be reached around new instruments and institutions to reform the euro-area.

Diverging narratives: European policies and national perceptions

This event is part of the "Why Think Tanks Matter" annual forum.What is the added value of think tanks? What is the role of new competitors, such as law firms, advocacy groups, PR firms and non-traditional media sources, in transforming policy research and advisory? What is the impact of increased fragmentation, polarization of politics and changes in political parties and congress on the public discourse and policy advice? These are a few of many questions that were answered and discussed on this year's Why Think Tanks Matter Forum. The focus was on the future of think tanks and policy advice, consequently many contemporary challenges and opportunities think tanks face were addressed. Bruegel is proud to participate in the 2019 Global Go To Think Tank Report Launch that takes place in over 100 countries around the world simultaneously.

This event is part of the "Why Think Tanks Matter" annual forum. What is the added value of think tanks? What is the role of new competitors, such as law firms, advocacy groups, PR firms and non-traditional media sources, in transforming policy research and advisory? What is the impact of increased fragmentation, polarization of politics and changes in political parties and congress on the public discourse and policy advice?  These are a few of many questions that were answered and discussed on this year's Why Think Tanks Matter Forum. The focus was on the future of think tanks and policy advice, consequently many contemporary challenges and opportunities think tanks face were addressed.  Bruegel is proud to participate in the 2019 Global Go To Think Tank Report Launch that takes place in over 100 countries around the world simultaneously.

The future of think tanks and policy advice | 30 January

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