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ZEW Lunch Debates

ZEW Lunch Debates

We are delighted that our ZEW Lunch Debates have become a permanent fixture in the calendar of events in Brussels, the capital of Europe. Launched in 2014, the series focuses on the major challenges facing the European Union.

At this event series, ZEW researchers present their own ideas and policy recommendations, which is followed by an intense discussion about their findings and proposals with EU decision-makers, and Brussels-based experts. Audience participation in the debates is warmly encouraged.

Taking place in the European quarter of Brussels at lunch time, the 90-minute events are aimed at staff of EU institutions, as well as representatives from the realms of business, the media, non-governmental organisations, and academia.

Participation is free and by invitation.

If you are interested in attending, please write us at lunchdebates@zew.de

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Events

ZEW Lunch Debates - Immigration and Its Impacts on EU Labour Markets

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Dr. Katrin Sommerfeld during her lecture. © Philippe Veldeman
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Bodo Lehmann (Head of the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union) welcomes the guests to ...
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Dr. Katrin Sommerfeld (ZEW), Barbara Surdykowska (Solidarność), Ben Butters (CEO Eurochambres), Barbara Kauffmann (DG ...
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Barbara Kauffmann (DG EMPL, Director Employment) presents EU programmes on labour market integration. © Philippe ...
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Ben Butters (CEO Eurochambres) wants prospects of staying so that labour market integration succeeds. © Philippe ...
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Barbara Surdykowska (Solidarność) represents the interests of employees. © Philippe Veldeman
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Moderator Professor Dr. Nicolas Ziebarth, head of ZEW’s Research Unit “Labour Markets and Social Insurance” © Philippe ...
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An interested listener asks a question. © Philippe Veldeman
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Close-up of the invitation with blurred audience in the background. © Philippe Veldeman
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A guest takes a photo of Dr. Katrin Sommerfeld's lecture. © Philippe Veldeman
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ZEW Lunch Debates - Public Support and EU Institutional Reform: What Is the Right Way to Go?

Image opens in enlarged view Numerous guests participated in the ZEW Lunch Debate and the subsequent panel discussion.
The podium at the ZEW Lunch Debate in the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union ...
Image opens in enlarged view Marcel Haag from the European Commission in conversation with Dr. Daniela Heimberger, head of the ZEW Service Department “International Co-operation and Public Relations”.
Marcel Haag from the European Commission in conversation with Dr. Daniela Heimberger, head of the ZEW Service Department ...
Image opens in enlarged view The three panellists, Professor Thomas König, Marcel Haag, and Professor Friedrich Heinemann at the ZEW Lunch Debate.
The three panellists, Professor Thomas König, Marcel Haag, and Professor Friedrich Heinemann. © Philippe Veldeman
Image opens in enlarged view From left: Professor Friedrich Heinemann, Eyke Peveling (deputy head of the State Representation of Baden-Württemberg), Jennifer Rankin, Professor Thomas König, Marcel Haag.
From left: Professor Friedrich Heinemann, Eyke Peveling (deputy head of the State Representation of Baden-Württemberg), ...
Image opens in enlarged view Eyke Peveling welcoming the guests on behalf of the Baden-Württemberg State Representation in Brussels.
Eyke Peveling welcoming the guests on behalf of the Baden-Württemberg State Representation in Brussels. © Philippe ...
Image opens in enlarged view Numerous guests participated in the ZEW Lunch Debate and the subsequent panel discussion.
Political scientist Professor Thomas König from the University of Mannheim and the Collaborative Research Center for ...
Image opens in enlarged view Jennifer Rankin, Brussels correspondent for The Guardian, moderated the debate at ZEW.
Jennifer Rankin, Brussels correspondent for The Guardian, moderated the debate. © Philippe Veldeman
Image opens in enlarged view Marcel Haag during the lunch debate at ZEW.
Marcel Haag from the European Commission emphasised that the EU is also legitimised by the added value it offers its ...
Image opens in enlarged view Prof. Dr. Friedrich Heinemann at the ZEW Lunch Debate.
Professor Friedrich Heinemann, head of the “Corporate Taxation and Public Finance” Research Department at ZEW, proposed ...
Image opens in enlarged view Numerous guests participated in the ZEW Lunch Debate and the subsequent panel discussion.
Approximately 70 guests from the realms of politics and science followed the keynote speech and the subsequent panel ...
Image opens in enlarged view Professor Thomas König called for more transparency of the European institutions.
Professor Thomas König called for more transparency of the European institutions. © Philippe Veldeman
Image opens in enlarged view During the ZEW Lunch Debate, questions from the audience were also asked and answered.
The panellists also answered questions from the audience. © Philippe Veldeman
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ZEW Lunch Debates - Digitalisation and the Future of Work: Jobs at Risk?

Image opens in enlarged view The ZEW Lunch Debate in Brussels discussed the topic of digitisation in the workplace
The ZEW Lunch Debates series has been taking place in Brussels since 2014 and regularly attracts many guests. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Participants of the ZEW Lunch Debate on the topic of digitisation in the workplace
Speakers and panel participants at the ZEW Lunch Debate on “Digitalisation and the Future of Work”. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Ulrich Zierahn at ZEW Lunch Debate on digitalization at the workplace
ZEW senior researcher Dr. Ulrich Zierahn presenting ZEW results on the topic under discussion. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view The audience at the ZEW Lunch Debate on digitalization at the workplace
Representatives of the EU Commission, the European Parliament, associations, companies and civil society were among the ...
Image opens in enlarged view Ulrich Zierahn on digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
Dr. Ulrich Zierahn’s lecture provided the basis for the subsequent debate. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Ralph Sina discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
WDR journalist Ralph Sina moderating the panel discussion. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Andrea Glorioso discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
Andrea Glorioso from DG CONNECT at the EU Commission during the debate. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Ignacio Doreste discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
Ignacio Doreste represented the position of the European Trade Union Confederation. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Patrick Schwarzkopf discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
Patrick Schwarzkopf of the Brussels-based EUnited – European Engineering Industries Association argued from a business ...
Image opens in enlarged view Melanie Arntz discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
ZEW economist Professor Melanie Arntz on the panel. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view The audience at the ZEW Lunch Debate on digitalization at the workplace
The guests at the ZEW Lunch Debate asked many competent questions. © FKPH
Image opens in enlarged view Melanie Arntz discusses digitalization at the workplace during ZEW Lunch Debate
ZEW economist Melanie Arntz answering questions from the audience. © FKPH
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