Motivation and content
Geopolitical volatility and risks are on the rise. These risks can materialize with shocks to key economic variables, such as terms of trade, external or domestic demand, or market confidence, affecting economic growth, borrowing conditions, public revenue and spending, and ultimately public debt. In an increasingly power-driven global landscape, Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and strategic interests. Building resilience to shocks, reducing external dependencies, modernising production and investing in defence come on top of existing long-term challenges such climate change and population aging. To address these challenges Europe needs more agile institutions, better coordination in research and innovation, and stronger government support. At the same time, debt levels are already high and borrowing costs well above those seen until before the 2021-22 inflation surges.
Questions for discussions during the conference
We invite the submission of theoretical, empirical and analytical policy-oriented drafts or completed papers.
Submissions, in PDF format, should be made through the online form available on the SUERF website by 3 October 2025 cob. Selected papers will be invited to be presented at the workshop in Luxembourg and will be shared among all event participants, including policymakers, top academics and financial practitioners from around the world. Papers will also be posted on the conference website. Only authors of accepted papers will be notified.
Limited reimbursements for travel and accommodation are available for academic speakers without travel funding.