In-person event

Strengthening EU competitiveness: what role for the next MFF?

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Economic and monetary affairs

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Wednesday
Where
CEPS
Place du Congrès 1, Brussels, Belgium

Registrations for this event have been closed due to full capacity.

In-person event

Strengthening EU competitiveness: what role for the next MFF?

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Registrations for this event have been closed due to full capacity.

Please note that this event is in-person only, with the exception of CEPS Members who may request a link to follow virtually.

In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape defined by geopolitical tensions, security challenges and the green and digital transitions, the EU has made long-term competitiveness a central focus of its political agenda. The upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) could play a pivotal role in shaping the Union’s economic future by mobilising resources to drive innovation, enhance productivity and support strategic investments.

This policy workshop will bring together policymakers, industry, regional representatives and experts to examine how the next MFF can effectively address the challenge of strengthening EU competitiveness. Discussions will focus on aligning EU funding with strategic priorities, fostering investment in critical sectors and ensuring a balanced approach that promotes both economic growth and social cohesion across all Member States. Two key questions will be addressed: Can the next MFF be designed to better support EU competitiveness and resilience in the face of global uncertainties? What objectives and financial instruments should be prioritised to boost the EU’s competitiveness across diverse sectors and regions?

 

In cooperation with

Host
Cinzia Alcidi Cinzia Alcidi
Cinzia Alcidi

Senior Research Fellow, Head of the Economic Policy and Jobs & Skills Unit

Speakers list
Lourdes Acedo Montoya

Chief Economist Head Of Unit - Multiannual Financial Framework European Commission - DG BUDG

Jorge Núñez Ferrer

Director for Cohesion and EU Budget, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPRM)

Lúcio Vinhas de Souza

Chief Economist, BusinessEurope

Anne Mieke van der Werf

Business Development Director, InvestNL

Prof. Fabio Pammolli

Politecnico di Milano and Chair of the Investment Committee of InvestEU

Martina Colombo

Head of European Affairs, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)