Webinar: Corona-virus: A new type of a truly global crisis - Implications for Central and Eastern Europe

The corona-virus crisis is distinctively different to previous global recessions in the 21^st century. It is neither man-made, nor triggered by malfunctioning institutions. It is rather a function of the way we live and work in a globalized economy.

Therefore, uncertainty about the future social and economic outlook is so large. Numerous scenarios look equally plausible at this stage. Irrespective of its scale and duration, however, it seems that the virus could lead to permanent changes in consumer and corporate behavior. In a way the corona-virus may launch a period of ‘creative destruction’ with existing structures being replaced by something new very quickly.

The current crisis is doubtless a major challenge for Central and Eastern Europe. Yet, the new normality will not only create risks, but also opportunities…

On the 26^th of June (Friday), 2020, 9.30-10.30 AM, The French Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia invite you to the webinar Corona-virus: A new type of a truly global crisis - Implications for Central and Eastern Europe.

The presentation covers the following countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Poland

Speaker: Michal DYBULA, Chief Economist Central and Eastern Europe BNP Paribas

Program of the webinar:

9.30-9.45: Introduction

9.30-10.20: Presentation

10.20-10.30: Q&A session

The webinar will be held in English.

The participation is free of charge but the registration before the webinar is compulsory.

If you wish to participate please send us your registration before Tuesday 25^th of June, 2020 by e-mail: info@ccifrance-hongrie.org

The link and information needed to join the webinar will be sent to participants on 25^th of June, 2020.

The event is not open to the press.

With our best regards from Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Sofia and Warsaw