In the conference we will discuss the fiscal policy of the European Union countries and the future of euro. We invite politicians, representatives from business, experts from Lithuania and foreign countries, and the media to participate. Registration is due by the 30th of March, by email LLRI@lrinka.lt, phone (8 5) 250 0280 or internet. Entrance is free.

PROGRAMME

9.00 – 9.30

Registration / Welcome coffee

9.30 – 9.50

The Causes of the Eurozone Crisis
Prof. Ramūnas Vilpišauskas, Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University

9.50 – 10.10

Debts of EU Member States and the Reaction of the Markets
Marius Dubnikovas, Lithuanian Finance Brokers Association

10.10 – 10.30

Inside or Outside the Eurozone?
Rūta Vainienė, Lithuanian Free Market Institute

10.30 – 10.50

Comments:
Taavi Rõivas, European Affairs Committee of Estonian Parliament
Desislava Nikolva, Institute for Market Economics, Bulgaria

10.50 – 11.10

Coffee break

11.10 – 12.00

Panel Discussion: Solutions to the Crisis and Future Prospects of the Eurozone

Mindaugas Leika, Bank of Lithuania
Prof. Ramūnas Vilpišauskas, Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University
Rūta Vainienė, Lithuanian Free Market Institute
Dr. Jiří Schwarz, Liberales Institute
Desislava Nikolva, Institute for Market Economics, Bulgaria

12.00 – 13.00

Discussion