The debate will focus on the European Commission’s new Circular Economy Package and its implications for Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability.

• What does the new package promise and how does it address Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability needs?
• Will the proposed measures be enough to make a sound shift in business models and consumer behaviour?
• What barriers are still blocking the scaling up of circular economy practices in Europe?
• And what can Europe do to mainstream the circular economy across the world?

The event is part of Friends of Europe’s ‘Conversation with’ series that offers participants an opportunity to engage with EU Commissioners and key personalities while in the spotlight.

PROGRAMME

08.30 – 09.00 Registration of participants

09.00 – 09.45 Conversation with European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen
Moderated by Tamsin Rose / Non-Resident Fellow at Friends of Europe

09.45 End of debate

REGISTRATION

This event is exclusively for Friends of Europe’s members, EU institution representatives and media. If your organisation is interested in joining please contact Nigel Olisa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..