Dr. Werner Hoyer - Ireland and Europe after the crisis - 04 March 2014
Channel: IIEA
Date: 04/03/2014

About the Speech:

Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), reflected on key challenges facing Ireland and Europe and what needs to be done to ensure economic competitiveness for future generations after the economic crisis. The EIB is the world's largest multilateral lender and has a unique role supporting long-term investment in infrastructure and supporting SMEs across Europe. In 2013 the EIB provided more than €75 billion for projects across Europe and beyond, and lending for projects in Ireland increased 35%.

About the Speaker:

Werner Hoyer became President of the EIB in January 2012. Previously, he was a member of the German Bundestag for over twenty years and most recently served as Minister of State at the German Foreign Office, responsible for Political and Security Affairs. Dr. Hoyer holds a PhD in Economics from Cologne University, where he lectured until 1993.

- See more at: http://www.iiea.com/events/keynote-address-dr-werner-hoyer#sthash.vR1S7Agj.dpuf