· Paschal Donohoe Wiki · Eurogroup WikiKeynote speech by the Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, at Sciences Po University on 'Unlocking the potential of the euro area’s economic landscape', 12 March 2024
Read full speech on consilium.europa.eu ↗ContextKeynote at Sciences Po university in Paris; the Eurogroup coordinates euro area economic policies and faces weak growth and investment needs.
Why it mattersDonohoe reviews how the euro area handled the pandemic, war and energy shock.
Problems raised
- Europe faced a pandemic, war and a cost of living crisis.
- Energy prices fuelled inflation.
- Security needs are growing.
Solutions proposed
- Reform the EU's economic governance.
- Support green and digital transitions.
- Strengthen economic and social resilience.