Register to attend a presentation of the National Bank of Belgium’s annual report!
Like every year, the National Bank’s governor, Pierre Wunsch, directors and economists will travel around the country to present its annual report to the general public. This is a unique occasion to get an idea of the main economic and financial developments of 2023.
The National Bank of Belgium’s annual report describes the economic, financial, and monetary developments of the past year in Belgium and abroad.
After the shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, 2023 was a year of economic normalisation. The disruptions to international supply chains ended and energy prices came down, causing inflation to fall rapidly. Contrary to forecasts at the start of the year, the global economy proved surprisingly resilient against a backdrop of tighter monetary policy in advanced economies. This was also the case for Belgium, where unexpectedly dynamic economic activity continued to shore up the employment market.
The presentation will cover the following topical issues in particular:
- Is the inflationary surge seen in 2021-2022 finally behind us?
- Is there a risk of a wage-price spiral in Belgium?
- How can we explain the resilience of the Belgian economy compared with those of neighbouring countries?
- What are the consequences of the sharp rise in interest rates for households, businesses and public authorities?
- Are Belgium and the EU on the right track when it comes to climate neutrality? What approaches are other major economic blocs taking?
- Is the revival of industrial policy at global level a good thing?
Everyone is welcome!
The annual report will be presented at various locations in Belgium. Sign up free of charge by clicking on the link of your choice below!
Brussels
Brussels | 15/03/2024 11:00 | Pierre Wunsch | Register |
Wallonia
Liège | 14/03/2024 18:00 | Pierre Wunsch | Register |
Libramont | 18/03/2024 18:00 | Géraldine Thiry | Register |
Wavre | 20/03/2024 18:00 | Vincent Magnée | Register |
Eupen | 26/03/2024 18:00 | Tom Dechaene | Register |
Namur | 27/03/2024 18:00 | Géraldine Thiry | Register |
Charleroi | 28/03/2024 18:00 | Vincent Magnée | Register |
Tournai | 17/04/2024 18:00 | Xavier Debrun | Register |
Flanders
Antwerp | 13/03/2024 18:00 | Pierre Wunsch | Register |
Leuven | 18/03/2024 18:00 | Tim Hermans | Register |
Ghent | 19/03/2024 18:00 | Steven Vanackere | Register |
Mechelen | 20/03/2024 18:00 | Steven Vanackere | Register |
Aalst | 21/03/2024 18:00 | Tom Dechaene | Register |
Brugge | 25/03/2024 18:00 | Steven Vanackere | Register |
Kortrijk | 26/03/2024 18:00 | Tim Hermans | Register |
Kasterlee | 27/03/2024 18:00 | Tom Dechaene | Register |
Hasselt | 28/03/2024 18:00 | Tim Hermans | Register |
Need a hard copy?
The French and Dutch versions of the annual report were posted on 13 March on our website. You can download a copy and also view short videos summarising the main themes.
Would you prefer to receive a hard copy? Please fill in the order form.