On 27 September, Studio Europa Maastricht organised the conference Euro at 20: shifting paradigms? to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the euro and the EMU. In this blogpost we will share all photos, videos and transcripts of the day with you.
About Euro at 20
At Euro at 20
economists, politicians, journalists and central bankers engaged in
dynamic discussions with each other and the many attendees. The
conference consisted of keynote lectures and various sessions on topics
about the euro and the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).
Takeaways
The general consensus of the
experts was that the euro and the EMU structure it was built on have
come a long way in the last 30 years. However, there were also critical
voices that stated there are still challenges to overcome. Notably, the
proposed solution to these challenges can be summarised in one word:
solidarity. Be it through fiscal transfers, EU recovery funds or
Eurobonds, solidarity is imperative for protecting and sustaining the
EMU’s unique yet fragile equilibrium.
It was inspiring to hear the
constructive visions the diverse group of attendees had on the euro’s
future. The Q&A sessions that followed the panels allowed for lively
debate between experts and the audience on the actions needed to reach
this envisioned future. What everyone could agree on, however, was that
the currency policymakers had in mind when signing the Maastricht
Treaty, is one worth working for.
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