The Central Bank of Latvia will hold its annual economic conference, “From Policy to Impact. Europe’s Economic Future,” on Nov. 11, 2026, at the National Library of Latvia. The event will examine policy responses to the euro area’s economic challenges, including developments in Germany, and assess their implications for smaller member states such as Latvia. Two panel discussions will address economic challenges and practical policy solutions across large and small euro area economies, and initiatives to strengthen European financial integration. The second panel will consider how market fragmentation affects households and small businesses and how proposed financial sector reforms could improve their economic experience. Speakers will include European Central Bank Governing Council members Mārtiņš Kazāks and Joachim Nagel, EU Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union Maria Luís Albuquerque, and senior representatives from European and international institutions.
2026-09-25Central Bank of Latvia
Central Bank of Latvia to hold conference on euro area challenges and European financial integration
The Central Bank of Latvia will hold its annual economic conference on Nov. 11, 2026, focusing on euro area challenges and their implications for smaller member states. Discussions will cover policy responses and reforms to strengthen European financial integration, including the practical effects of market fragmentation on households and small businesses.