Presentation: Tomaso Duso, Head of the Firms and Markets Department at DIW Berlin and Chairman of the Monopolies Commission
Discussion:
Markus Heß, Deputy Director General Industrial Policy and Future Mobility, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Ori Schwartz, Head of the OECD Competition Division
Moderation: Nicola Brandt, Head of OECD Berlin Centre
Concluding with a light lunch and networking from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Amidst a global battle for technological leadership in fast-changing and emerging industries, Europe has been losing competitiveness. Productivity remains weak. While innovation is taking place in the EU, its large-scale commercialisation often occurs abroad – along with the creation of new firms and employment that accompany it. Industrial policy could help address these challenges, but too often it is designed to shield firms, industries and innovation activity from international competition. Our panel discussion will explore the role of competition policy as a cornerstone of successful industrial and innovation policies, and how industrial policies can be designed to foster, rather than hinder competition. What policies can strengthen competition in the EU, and how will they foster innovation, internationalisation and productivity growth? What role can a less fragmented Single Market and a more integrated investment and savings union play in supporting such strategy?
Successful industrial strategies require well-designed policies that coordinate many areas, ranging from trade, competition, technology and innovation policies to standards setting, regulation and skill development. The Berlin-based DIW-OECD industrial strategy dialogues bring together key stakeholders from policy, business and think-tanks to discuss cutting-edge research and what works for Germany, Europe and their global partners.