New direction for Germany and Europe as Scholz prepares coalition talks
Wednesday 29 September 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.39.3
Commentary: Scholz’s five tasks for Germany and Europe
By David Marsh in London
The next German leader looks likely to be Olaf Scholz, the quiet man from Hamburg. As was clear before the election, he faces abundant challenges. In weeks of coalition negotiations, where many hurdles remain before the job is confirmed, Scholz has to forge a ‘traffic light’ alliance with partners seemingly poles apart on key issues. Presuming he weathers coalition bargaining, what will be Scholz’s priorities? He must tackle five big tasks.
Read the full commentary on the website.
Meeting: Future of the euro area: the new landscape after Covid-19
Thursday 14 October, 09:20-13:20 BST
The Covid-19 pandemic constituted a major challenge for European economies and has prompted new questions on the future of the euro area. This high-level seminar assesses the macroeconomic landscape following Covid-19. It examines how central banks are implementing strategies and using toolkits to stimulate growth, engaging with citizens and tackling upcoming risks from climate change and the digital disruption.
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