An international conference on the global financial and economic crisis, with particular focus on Greece and Cyprus is being currently held in Athens, with the participation of Greek and international academia (December 14-16). The conference is organised by the Centre of Planning and Economic Research together with the Multinational Finance Society, the Economic Chamber and the University of the Aegean.

Yesterday’s (10.14) keynote speakers included Greece’s Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis and the governor of Bank of Greece Yannis Stournaras. Moreover, a series of debates will be held on the Eurozone crisis, as well as on the cases of Greece and Cyprus.

Further reading: Greek News Agenda - Greece, from Exit to Recovery

The Crisis Observatory of the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) think tank is holding its 2nd Annual Conference to discuss the social consequences of the economic crisis in Europe and Greece. The conference will focus on politics and policies for solidarity and growth. Speakers will attempt to identify whether the social inequalities are the result of the European project’s weaknesses, or whether they are related to the structural characteristics of modern-day, globalised capitalism.

Regardless of the reasons, the conference will seek alternative approaches to strengthen social solidarity. A roundtable discussion on the prospects for sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe will follow. The event will be held on December 16, at the French Institute of Greece.

Further Reading:The Greek Crisis & In Depth: Reading on Greek Crisis