Europe in Changing Times

Published: Oct. 3, 2022, 9:20 a.m.

b'Against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, rising energy prices, climate change and a renewed call to defend our democracies, the EU must play a formative role in fostering international cooperation. In her address to the IIEA, EVP Vestager discusses these challenges and the tools at Europe\\u2019s disposal to counter them in a coordinated manner.\\n\\nAbout the Speaker:\\n\\nMargrethe Vestager is Executive Vice-President for a Europe fit for the digital age and Commissioner for Competition. She previously served as Commissioner for Competition (2014-19). She was Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior (2011-14) and Minister for Education (1998-2001) of Denmark. She was Political leader of the Danish Social Liberal Party (2007-14) and has worked for the Danish Ministry of Finance (1993-95). Ms. Vestager holds an MSc in Economics (University of Copenhagen).'