European countries plan to spend 1.5% of their gross domestic product — 200 billion euros — to restore growth across the continent, but the fiscal situation in many economies remains dire.
What are the options for Europe to counter the nearly half per cent drop in GDP that is expected in 2009? The panel discussion includes:
Richard Lambert, Director-General, Confederation of British Industry, United Kingdom
Jacek Rostowski, Minister of Finance of Poland
Dennis J. Snower, President, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany
Valdis Zatlers, President of Latvia
The Panel on Europe 2009 is moderated by Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform, United Kingdom.