Protecting Europe’s economic stability and its transition to a green economy from a historic global pandemic presents several unique and challenging questions. This event discussed how the EU can help create a society where the benefits of economic activity are equally distributed and can be reconciled with our environmental responsibilities, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

To discuss what the EU is doing to support the transition to a green economy, we held an Investing in the Future of Europe event entitled The Green Deal, the Need to Invest in a Green Economy, organised by the European Movement International, in partnership with the European Investment Bank. 

Following numerous events held across Europe since 2017, this discussion was held online on Thursday, 26 November (14:00-15:00 CET). 

The panel featured :
– Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President, European Green Deal | European Commission
– Céline Charveriat, Executive Director | Institute for European Environmental Policy
– Thomas Waitz, Member of the European Parliament | European Green Party Co-Chair

Moderated by BBC journalist and presenter, Joe Lynam

As well as from the dedicated website, the event was live-streamed from the European Movement International Facebook, Twitter account and YouTube page.

After the initial discussion, online participants had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session. 

Since 2017, this series of panel discussions has been held across the EU as well as in other neighbouring countries. Designed to discuss the benefits of EU integration and membership, this is also an opportunity to engage broader civil society to debate about the transformative power and direct benefits of the EU.

Find out more about the event and previous Investing in the Future of Europe events here and join the debate on Twitter with the hashtag #InvestingInEurope. You can also follow the event partners @EMInternational and @EIB.