Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Fabio Stohler* (University of Bonn)
with Hanno Kase (European Central Bank) and Matthias Rottner (Bank for International Settlements)
Discussant: Michael Reiter (Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna)
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Martin Spindler* (University of Hamburg)
with Philipp Bach (Freie Universität Berlin), Victor Chernozhukov (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Sven Klaassen, Jan Teichert-Kluge (all University of Hamburg) and Suhas Vijaykumar (University of California, San Diego)
Discussant: Dimitris Georgarakos (European Central Bank)
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Jin Xi* (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
with Jin Cynthia Wu and Shihan Xie (all University of Illinois)
Discussant: Olga Goldfayn-Frank (Deutsche Bundesbank)
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Ole Gregarek* (International Monetary Fund)
with Thiago Christiano Silva, Kei Moriya, and Romain Michel Veyrune (all International Monetary Fund)
Discussant: Leif Anders Thorsrud (BI Norwegian Business School)
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Welcome remarks by João Sousa, European Central Bank, on the first day of the 2026 Forecasting Techniques conference.
This biennial European Central Bank conference provides a forum for new theoretical and applied work on forecasting with an aim to put new insights into practice. Under the title “Artificial intelligence in economic narratives, forecasting and risk assessments”, the forthcoming edition focuses on the use of AI algorithms for economic analysis, exploring how these methods are transforming the way economists understand and interpret economic phenomena.
The conference took place on 23 and 24 March 2026.
Watch all sessions from the conference:
See the conference programme here: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLnVAEZuF9FZnMPzsAhkMgCVdx7rdyS_uH/edit
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260323_13th_conference_on_forecasting_techniques.en.html
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni replies to oral questions to Cluster 4: Economics in the National Assembly.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/GS-6lOdZf-I?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
"It’s time to build new alliances with trusted partners. To withstand shocks and stay competitive." – Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Australia from 23-25 March to strengthen EU ties with a trusted, like-minded partner in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region.
In her keynote speech at a business event hosted by the European Australian Business Council, President von der Leyen highlighted the connections between Australia and Europe. The President spoke on the historical and economic ties that bind Australia and Europe, stressing the importance of shared values and mutual trust. She announced the conclusion of a new Free Trade Agreement aimed at liberalising investment flows and removing trade tariffs, positioning Australia as a central partner in Europe’s Indo-Pacific strategy. She also introduced a new Security and Defence Partnership to enhance military cooperation and support the defence industries in both regions. Her speech underscored the trusted relationship between Europe and Australia in an increasingly volatile global environment.
For the full transcript of her speech, see here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_26_705
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/media/video/I-286717
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Health and Social Care Committee hears evidence from a range of witnesses as part of their inquiry into food and weight management.
Witnesses:
Dr Simon Doyle – Public Policy and Partnerships Lead at Eucalyptus (Juniper) at Coalition of Digital Responsible Health
Claire Nevinson – Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots UK
Dr Kieran Seyan – Chief Medical Officer at Pharmacy2U
Neha Ramaiya – Lead Clinical Advisor at General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
John Spoors – Programme Director for Commercial, Managed Access and Medicines Policy at National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26906/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
