Leaving the crises behind – Measures for a resilient, cohesive and inclusive European economy

The Section for Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion (ECO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is working on an own-initiative opinion on "Leaving the crises behind – Measures for a resilient, cohesive and inclusive European economy" with the aim to propose specific economic policy measures that can help make the European economy future-proof. The opinion will examine the interplay between the common monetary policy and the effectiveness of fiscal policies, offer recommendations for better policy coordination, and outline possible policy measures to help consumers and businesses cope with the impact of higher interest rates. The 2021-22 inflation surge did not only result in differences in inflation rates among Member States, but rising prices imposed an uneven impact on households and businesses in different countries and in different regions. Given this heterogeneity, the opinion will also examine what targeted economic policy measures could be effective in supporting vulnerable people to maintain living standards and companies to safeguard their competitiveness. Furthermore, the opinion will look at the potential role of cohesion policy in addressing such differences and at the measures needed to foster upward convergence.

This hearing and opinion are part of the EESC's transversal work on the cost-of-living crisis, addressing and analysing the different dimensions and impacts of this phenomenon in Europe in order to put forward a comprehensive and wide-ranging list of recommendations to address the cost-of-living crisis.

The event is organised on 17.3.2025 starting at 9:30 a.m. and will be webstreamed (original, EN, FR). No registration is needed and participation is free of charge.

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