Pools voorzitterschap over bronnen economische groei EU (en)

On 6th of October State Secretary for European Affairs Mikolaj Dowgielewicz will present the presidency`s report on sources of growth during a political conference in Brussels.

The economic and financial crisis has raised concerns about the future of the European economy and its performance. The prosperity of EU citizens is at stake. Responding to this challenge, the Polish Presidency has placed the question of economic growth at the heart of its agenda for the coming months. If Europe is to be competitive on a global scale, it cannot focus solely on fiscal deficit and debt thresholds. The austerity measures need to be accompanied by reforms that will boost economic growth and put us on a solid path out of the crisis.

The Polish Presidency wishes to initiate a Europe-wide debate on economic growth. We need to answer two fundamental questions: how to unleash growth potential and how to reconcile necessary investment with the objective of financial stability. This conference will seek to encourage debate on ways in which growth can be fostered and pursued. Mr. Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Poland's Secretary of State for European Affairs will present the Presidency report on sources of economic growth. Further food for thought will be provided by the comprehensive report on European growth that will be presented on this occasion by the World Bank.

The list of speakers includes Mr. Joaquín Almunia i, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy, Mr. Philippe Le Houérou, World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia and Prof. Marek Belka, President of the National Bank of Poland.