February 15 2021
André Sapir has been appointed as member to the High-Level Advisory Group on the main economic and social challenges the European economy will face in the post-Covid environment.
The 8-member Group will advise the European Commissioner for the Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, on issues that include: the medium- to long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the real economy; changes and developments in the financial systems; the promotion of investments and a resilient and sustainable economy; and changes in society and working patterns, and their importance for the economy.

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