@ministerBZ@DutchMFA @ministerBHO Congratulations Caspar. I am happy for you. Wishing you all the best for your important task ahead. May your hard work and dedication lead to great success.
27.5.2021: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) informed that with effect from 1 September 2021 I have been elected as a Director of the Bank. A 3 - year term at the Headquarters of the Bank in London UK. #EBRD
EG 1.12. The second wave of the virus (COVID) poses a considerable risk to the recovery. Re-imposed lockdowns have damaged confidence and lowered mobility. NGEU recovery package could provide a meaningful boost to euro area growth if it is implemented effectively. #Eurogroup
CDDG meeting 26.11. Proud to promoting democratic governance through shared experience in Finland. Administration should always remember its role of serving citizens better, providing value for money. Economy is a tool for serving citizens and providing services. #CDDG
Incorporating climate change into economic policy planning and into the design of financing solutions 24.11. A key objective must be to incorporate climate change considerations into economic policy planning on a comprehensive basis. #climate#economics
FACTI-Panel 9.11. The globalised economy and technological progress are threatening the traditional main function of taxation. Finland must participate in ending harmful competition over tax bases with a commitment to common and fair rules within the frameworks of the UN and EU.
ASEM FinMM (5.11.) noted that the COVID-2019 global pandemic brought unprecedented challenges and untold sufferrings around the world. Strong multilateral coordinated efforts are required against current situation to ensure a strong, sustainable and balanced recovery. #ASEM
EFTA ECOFIN meeting 4.11. Main topic is how to rebuild a resilient, sustainable and thriving European economy. European countries have a common interest in finding strategies to rebuild resilient and inclusive societies and to foster sustainable, climate-friendly economic growth.
Eurogroup 3.11. It is important continue to coordinate and vigorously implement, at all levels, ambitious economic policies that complement the health response, protect jobs and bring forward the economic recovery, right across the continent. #Eurogroup
Nordiska ministerrådet för kulturen 28.10. Kulturpolitiskt samarbetsprogram är en bra kombination av kontinuitet för det nordiska kultursamarbetet, för fram grundläggande värden för nordiskt kulturliv och visar betydelsen av kultur i verkställandet av den nya nordiska visionen.
Ecofin 12.9. Berlin. My main point: International tax system are needeed to achieve fair and effective taxation, particularly in the light of digitalisation and its impact on the way economic activities are performed. #ECOFIN
Ecofin 11.9. Berlin. My main point today is: The EU should set itself the strategic goal that European education and research will rank number one in the world. EU must invest in research, development and innovations. It is a matter of competitivness. #ECOFIN
Eurogroup 11.9. in Berlin exchange views on the political economy factors that facilitate the introduction of reforms, maximise their impact and ensure efficient deployment of public resources in the context of the recovery. #Eurogroup
Ecofin 10.7 Germany’s motto for EU Council Presidency is ”Together for Europe’s recovery”. Together to tackle the challenge of making economies more resilient and competitive over the long term and press forward with the digital and climate-friendly transformation of growth model
Eurogroup 9.7. exchanged views on the economic situation in the euroarea on the basis of Commission Summer forecast. On the policy side, the Commission’s proposal Next Generation EU, if agreed upon, would give a positive impulse to the EU economy particularly in 2021. #Eurogroup
EG+ 11.6.The economic situation in the euro are is severe. The first signs of a recovery are finally visible. It is of utmost importance to strengthen consumers and firms confidence in order to support the recovery. Now we need to lay basis for investments to recover. #Eurogroup
10.6. OECD Ministerial Council Roundtable: The world could be quite different post-covid. Even before the pandemic, we already had the necessity to a transition to a cleaner economy. Policies should help to smooth out the transition to the green economy. #OECD
Ecofin 9.6. We need to use this opportunity to reform our economies. Without sound economic structures, we will not succeed with the recovery. Sound economic fundamentals are needed to ensure that the money spent on recovery will indeed produce sustainable growth. #ECOFIN
Ecofin 19.5: Ministers exchanged views on the progress achieved on measures to respond to the COVID-19 crisis at the EU level. It is very important to ensure the coordination between the Member States and the Comission. #ECOFIN
Eurogroup 15.5.: Big question is what should be done to start the economy at the EU level. As public finances in all Member States are stretched, we need to ensure that the money is spent on creating sustainable growth. Green and digital Europe. #EUROGROUP