About: WEF 2017
The Brief: Juncker dresses down Commission’s Davos dozen
Jean-Claude Juncker is “not a great fan” of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the European Commission said today.
WEF member: ‘A very strong willingness exists to achieve inclusive growth’
Inclusive growth became a dominant topic at this year's World Economic Forum (17-20 January). Martina Larkin, the head of Europe and Eurasia for the Forum, admitted there is no “obvious model” for it.
Sefcovic: ‘Everybody wants to be on good terms with us’
Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič told EURACTIV.com that the Trump administration may be more protectionist than its predecessor. But he is not worried about the impact on the energy market, despite Europe’s immense import needs.
Davos admits to globalisation’s failures, falls short of solutions
The World Economic Forum concluded its four-day gathering by calling for more inclusive growth to face growing populism and the backlash against globalisation
World Economic Forum: Full coverage from Davos
Between 17 and 20 January, the Swiss mountain village of Davos hosted the World Economic Forum. After a hugely tumultuous year, EURACTIV.com was on-site to provide all the latest developments.
Schäuble says IMF plans to stay in bailout talks, warns Trump to respect deals
International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Christine Lagarde reassured German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble this week that the IMF plans to remain constructively engaged in talks about aid for Greece, a spokesman for Schäuble said earlier today (20 January).
Rutte and Schulz take the gloves off in front of Davos elite
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and former European Parliament President Martin Schulz clashed over the strategy to relaunch the Union, illustrating the deep division at Europe’s helm in front of the global audience of the World Economic Forum.
Davos warns ‘squeezed’ middle class needs attention
Threatened by unemployment and stagnant wages, the middle class is increasingly feeling the pinch and falling prey to populism, as shown in recent elections and the Brexit vote, international and business leaders in Davos warned.
The Brief: Can a weak president make the European Parliament stronger?
Antonio Tajani’s election as president of the European Parliament was not greeted with much enthusiasm.
Trump advisor: ‘EU bureaucrats have to pay more attention to the working class’
Anthony Scaramucci tried to soothe concerns triggered by Donald Trump, on Monday (16 December), as the US president-elect outlined his foreign policy agenda to British and German newspapers.
Chinese president defends globalisation, rebuffs protectionism
As world leaders gathering in Davos on Tuesday (17 January) tried to make sense of recent economic and political turmoil, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a fervent case for globalisation.
Business leaders optimistic about future, despite popular discontent
Top business executives are split over the benefits of globalisation, but most remain “extremely positive” in their growth forecasts, a PwC survey shows.
Pre-Davos report calls for reforming capitalism to survive global backlash
The World Economic Forum study warns that democracy is in “deeper crisis” and urges for more inclusive growth amid the growing inequalities fuelled by technological disruption.
Schulz to bid farewell to EU stage in Davos
Martin Schulz confirmed that he will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos next week (17-20 January), where he will address the global elite hours after he steps down as European Parliament president.
Europe’s top brass to skip Davos as China takes up globalisation torch
Few leaders from Europe's largest countries and EU institutions will attend the elite gathering in Davos next week (17-20 January), despite the fact that the threat of populism is expected to be high on the agenda.