POLICY, MARKETS, AND STRUCTURAL SHIFTS SHAPING EUROPE’S NEXT PHASE

Description

As Europe reflects on a year of significant change in 2025, marked by shifts in monetary policy, political developments, advances in technology, and ongoing geopolitical pressures, attention now turns to what lies ahead in 2026. This session explores the major events that shaped economic performance across the region in 2025 and examines the trends expected to guide growth, investment, and competitiveness in the coming year. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the structural changes underway and the opportunities and challenges that will influence Europe’s economic direction in 2026.

Speakers

Lisa Homel

Associate Director, Europe Center Atlantic Council

William Alan Reinsch

Senior Adviser, Scholl Chair Emeritus with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Paunescu Cosmin Florin

Head of Prudential Supervision, Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiara

Javier van Engelen

Chief Financial Officer, InPost

Joan C. Williams

Distinguished Professor of Law and Director, Equality Action Center, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco