The European Movement and the Liberal Democrat European Group are organising a fringe event at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2011 entitled ‘Place of Strife: Europe’s Economic and Political Outlook’.

The event will debate the economic outlook across Europe and the effects the financial, banking and sovereign debt crisis has on the UK, the European Union and Britain’s position within the EU. Speakers will focus on both the economic and the political aspects of the crisis and discuss measures EU Member States need to take to achieve economic growth and political stability.

The discussion will feature presentations from:

• Charles Kennedy MP, President, European Movement

• Sharon Bowles MEP, Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

• Graham Bishop, financial analysts and founder www.grahambishop.com

• Antony Hook, Liberal Democrat Europe Group

Chair: Petros Fassoulas, European Movement UK.

If you would like to attend please send an e-mail to info@em-il.org.uk with your full name and organisation.
Venue: Scherzo Room, Hyatt Hotel, 2 Bridge street, B1 2JZ Birmingham
Date and Time: Sunday 18 September 2011, 13.00 – 14.00