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On European fragmentation and the single currency in an uncertain world

In this public event, Ignazio Visco, Governor Emeritus of the Bank of Italy, will discuss Europe's role in an increasingly fragmented and uncertain world with Jörg Kukies and Anne Simpson. The challenges facing Europe, and particularly the European Union, arising from the policies of the second Trump administration are certainly paramount. These challenges are not limited to bilateral trade, but cover a wide range of issues, including energy, defence, digital services and payments. The uncertainty generated by several US policy decisions, including those relating to domestic affairs, appears to be affecting the international monetary system, leading some commentators to question whether the US dollar will maintain its status as the main international reserve currency […]