10-July-2019
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Luxembourg is a country with many strengths, one that ranks among the top-performing OECD countries in a number of domains. It enjoys an exceptionally high degree of economic prosperity and an excellent quality of life, with most citizens enjoying a healthy work-life balance, good housing and supportive social connections.
8-July-2019
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Belgium is one of the most productive economies in Europe and in the world. Workers in Belgium produce 6% more for each hour worked than workers in Germany; 7% more than workers in the Netherlands; and 9% more than workers in France.
8-July-2019
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I am honoured to present the OECD Report on the “Economy of Well-Being” at the European Council. On this first Council Meeting of the new Presidency, I would like to take the opportunity to wish Finland a productive and successful semester.
5-July-2019
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Our discussions have underscored once more that small and medium enterprises must be the very backbone of a prospering economy (in OECD countries, they account for over 95% of firms). This is why to make growth stronger and more inclusive, we must create an enabling market environment for SMEs and strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit in Southeast Europe.
4-July-2019
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It is an honour to open the 2019 Western Balkans Summit. This annual Summit is a key milestone in our efforts to increase the well-being of citizens and build a brighter future for the region. This year is a particularly important one, with the 30th anniversary of the democratic transformations in Central Europe and 15th anniversary of European Enlargement.
4-July-2019
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Today we will be discussing new opportunities for trade and investment, how to reap economic benefits, and how to optimise growth and well-being in the region.
3-July-2019
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Some people say it is already too late, they think that power is deeply entrenched, that fossil fuel owners will not bend their game and our economic system will never change. I yearn to prove them wrong.
3-July-2019
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It is an honour to be here at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with my dear colleague Director-General Roberto Azevêdo to launch our joint study ‘The Role of the World Trade Organization in Supporting International Regulatory Co-operation.’
3-July-2019
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It is my pleasure to be with you today to launch the report on “Strengthening the gender dimension of aid for trade”. This report focuses on a crucial issue of our time, closing gender gaps in trade and empowering women – and therefore society as a whole.
3-July-2019
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It is my great pleasure to be back in Geneva for the launch of the seventh OECD-WTO Aid for Trade at a Glance report, prepared jointly by the OECD and the WTO, with insightful contributions from United Nations specialised agencies and the World Bank.