The European Movement International and the European Investment Bank, in partnership with the European Movement Czech Republic held an event on Wednesday, 6 March 2019, entitled ‘Investing in the Future of Europe’.  Speakers from all sides of society gave their perspectives on how to invest in the future of Europe and how government, employers, unions, and civil society can contribute to the debate about the EU. The event, held in Prague, was the 8^th in a series of joint events which started in 2017, taking place in various cities in the EU and neighbourhood countries. These events are designed as an opportunity to discuss the benefits of European integration.

Opening remarks:
Kristyna Pelikanova, Civil Society Officer, European Investment Bank
Petros Fassoulas, Secretary General, European Movement International

Panel debate speakers:
Zdeněk Čech, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic
Dita Charanzova MEP, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Oldřich Dědek, Professor, Head of Department of Macroeconomics, Institute of Economic Studies
Pavel Fára, Deputy Director of the International Relations Department, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic
Dusan Ondrejicka, Senior Media Officer, European Investment Bank
Anna Kárníková, Director of Centre for Transport and Energy (NGO), former Government Officer and Project Leader at Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Prof. Jan Sokol, Czech Philosopher and Former Politician

Closing remarks:
Vladimír Špidla, former Prime Minister and Eurocommissioner, president of European Movement Czech Republic