Summit II: 2007

The Future of Europe Summit 2007 was a resounding success, with leading thinkers and political figures including Economist and 2006 Nobel Laureate Edmund Phelps, Jacques Attali, Jordi Pujol, Minister Ziga Turk of Slovenia, Enrique Iglesias and top executives from companies including BT International, Adecco, AT Kearney, IOR and Nestlé.

2007 Report available: Addressing Europe's Brainpower Challenge
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After two days of intensive brainstorming among these policy makers, academics, and executives, the Future of Europe Summit 2007 closed having distilled ten key messages to pass on to European policy makers to help the region achieve a new dynamism:
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Addressing Europe's Brainpower Challenge...
The 2007 theme was one of ongoing and strategic importance for the continent of Europe. The recovery in most countries on the continent highlights the structural problems in Europe’s labor market as key sectors for the future. Our countries are suffering from “skills shortage” while overall unemployment remains high despite a noticeable improvement. At the same time, China and India are undergoing a massive effort to expand and enhance their pool of talent, while the US continues to leverage its attractiveness as a major center for knowledge and skills The brainpower challenge is of critical importance for almost any country or any corporation to address.