The Jacques Delors Centre, with the support of the Jacques Delors Friends of Europe Foundation, invites you to a conversation with Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank.
European banks are in a much stronger position than they were a decade ago: they are better capitalised, more profitable, and increasingly well regarded by investors. Yet banking competitiveness has moved to the centre of the European policy debate. In July, the European Commission published its long-awaited report on the competitiveness of the European banking sector, reigniting discussions about the future of banking in Europe.
At the same time, Europe faces unprecedented investment needs to finance the green transition, digitalisation, and defence. In which of these areas can banks play a role? What changes are needed to get European banks ready for the task ahead?
Join us for a discussion with Frank Elderson on the role of banks in financing Europe's future, the case for simplifying banking regulation and supervision, and the importance of deeper integration of Europe's banking markets. The conversation will also explore what these debates mean for Germany's unique banking landscape and the future of the Banking Union.
The discussion will be moderated by Marlene Schörner, Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre, and will include an opportunity for questions from the audience.
The event will be held in English and will be followed by a reception.
Agenda
5:00 – 5:05 pm
Welcoming remarks by Thu Nguyen, Acting Co-Director of the Jacques Delors Centre
5:05 – 6:15 pm
Panel discussion with Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, moderated by Marlene Schörner, Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Networking reception
