Fiscal Rules or Fiscal Fools? A Conversation with Pieter Hasekamp

How solid are Europe’s public finances really? And can the Netherlands stay comfortable while ageing costs, defence spending, and sluggish growth are looming on the horizon?

Join us on the 14th of October, 13:00–14:00 at the REC E-Hall for an interview with Mr. Pieter Hasekamp, Director of the Centraal Planbureau and Chair of the European Fiscal Board.

In this interview we will zoom in on Europe’s fiscal outlook and the reforms of the EU’s budget rules, discuss the risks of overlapping shocks from war, deglobalisation and low growth, and look at the fiscal shock of Europe’s new defence spending plans. We will also turn to the Netherlands: how solid are our public finances, what risks do Dutch households still face, and what role does the CPB play in shaping the election debate?

If you want to hear first-hand how Europe and the Netherlands can navigate resilience in a time of “unusual uncertainty,” make sure you don’t miss this opportunity.