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Join Iceland's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Thordis Kolbrun Gylfadottir on January 23rd at 11:30 am EST, for a conversation on Iceland's economic outlook. Minister Gylfadóttir will answer questions from participants following her presentation. The event is organized by the Icelandic Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Icelandic-American Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Embassy of Iceland Canada, Iceland's Embassy in Washington, DC, Business Iceland and Amerísk-íslenska viðskiptaráðið / American-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce. #economy #economicdevelopment #economicoutlook #chamberofcommerce #chambersofcommerce #iacc #icechamberusa

Looking forward to an update on the #Icelandic #economy and opportunities to increase #trade and #investment across a range of #industry sectors. #Iceland #economicdevelopment #business #internationaltrade #travel #tourism

The announcement of the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios coincided closely with the Draghi report of European Competitiveness. Maybe it was a coincidence, maybe it was not. 🕵♀️ But the nuanced messages are there for all to see 🔦 : 1️⃣ ❗ There is a push to empower further the eastern borders of the EU, and by eastern one can easily mean Baltics, which experience the Russian threat more closely to home than the rest of us - with Lithuania, Esthonia and also Finland Commission portfolios clearly reflecting this 2️⃣ ❗ . Austria's immigration portfolio is telling in many ways - it certainly does not go unnoticed that this is not a first-host country and we are all waiting to see if Austria is going to share Germany's recent trepidations 3️⃣ ❗ . The Draghi report calls for investment action - a call likely to go unanswered many say if the Dombrovskis appointment as economy chief is anything to go by. At the end, the political chess board is now ready for play, and our common European home is no stranger to balance - keeping and making it work when the stakes are high. Let us see what the next Commission hold for us all. #communicateurope https://lnkd.in/d4726cgA

Comment By Zoran Panović As announced from within the EU, the Growth Plan will support reforms linked to the region’s EU accession and improve economic growth. Read in full at the link - https://lnkd.in/dGkhikxA #EU #Serbia #GrowthPlan #economy #cordmagazine #cord20years

I recommend that new document EU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS AND PROJECTIONS https://lnkd.in/e58ykf_3

The latest from the Globe and Mail's business commentary, by Robert D. Atkinson: Canada wants Europe’s competition policy? We’ll also get Europe’s economic stagnation. The consequences of the European approach to competition policy in Canada are clear: Europe remains plagued by technological stagnation.

Is Italy experiencing a new economic miracle? 🇮🇹 📈 💭 Visiting Professor in Practice Lorenzo Codogno has written a new commentary piece for the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum OMFIF. When manipulated, Codogno argues, numbers can say anything you want them to. But there are limits. And if we leave the demagoguery aside, the figures still do not seem to offer much hope for Italy’s long-term economic prospects. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eq3UTqhF

As Latin America watches closely, Javier Milei’s rise to the presidency is stirring both excitement and skepticism. In my latest article for Catalonia Global, I delve into the significant institutional challenges that Milei will face to bring his libertarian vision to reality in Argentina. 🔍 Key Insights: ·      Institutional Challenges: Milei’s ambitious plans will require deft navigation through a complex institutional landscape. From entrenched bureaucratic structures to legislative hurdles, understanding these challenges is crucial for any meaningful reform. So far, he is showing that he is learning, as evidenced by the recent enactment of the Ley de Bases. ·     Regional Expectations: Beyond Argentina, Milei’s presidency is generating discussions across Latin America. His bold ideas and libertarian approach could influence economic and political landscapes regionally, sparking a wave of change or resistance. Miquel Vila Read the full article here to explore these dynamics and more:

The Third Party Plenum, China’s Economic Trajectory and Australia | Dr Scott Waldron Australian Institute of International Affairs 13 Aug 2024 The third plenum session of the Central Committee of the CCP, traditionally used to announce major economic reforms, is due to be held in July 2024.  This talk will assess the policies announced at the plenum, and the course it sets for China's economy. Will China seek to rebalance the economy from an investment-driven economy to a consumption-driven economy? How does the Xi regime trade off the objectives of economic growth and self-reliance?  What are the objectives of China's industry policy? And what do developments in the domestic economy mean for imports, exports and Australia?

According to Economic Experts, the Economic and Political Importance of the EU is Declining Economic experts in Europe are skeptical about the future development of the EU as a business location. Respondents also believe that the EU’s future political influence will decrease, according to the latest Economic Experts Survey (EES) conducted by the ifo Institute and the Institute for Swiss Economic Policy (IWP). Respondents in France, Germany, and the Czech Republic, in particular, are pessimistic about the development of the EU. Respondents outside Europe also believe that the EU is becoming less important. “In order to compete economically with China and the US, the new EU Commission should place a stronger focus on common foreign and economic policy,” says ifo researcher Philipp Heil. https://lnkd.in/ep8QvFfG