Greece’s economy minister and Eurogroup president discussed Europe’s economic pressures, artificial intelligence and strategic autonomy at an ELIAMEP event, where author Giuliano da Empoli praised Greece’s current political leadership as a hopeful European example.
Artificial intelligence, the growing power of tech giants, threats to democracy and Europe’s resilience in the face of sweeping change were at the centre of an ELIAMEP event
The former Cabinet minister warns of Britain's economic stagnation, questions Labour's growth strategy, defends Brexit and raises serious concerns about the country's military readiness. TO VIMA attended his wide-ranging discussion at London's Smith Square Hall.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis in conversation with internationally acclaimed author Giuliano da Empoli at an ELIAMEP event on 21 October, moderated by Loukas Tsoukalis.
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