Saving for a Rainy Decade: Finance Minister Eelco Heinen on Europe’s Economic Future

Is Europe saving wisely, or simply doing too little, too late?

On November 10th, 13:00-14:00 at the REC E-Hall, Room for Discussion welcomes Eelco Heinen, Minister of Finance of the Netherlands, for a conversation on fiscal prudence, European integration, and the politics of restraint.

With defence costs rising, growth slowing, and the green transition underway, the debate on how Europe spends or saves has never been more urgent. Should the EU expand joint borrowing to meet global challenges, or double down on national discipline?

We’ll ask where prudence ends and under-investment begins, and how the Netherlands can remain competitive while holding firm to its frugal ideals.