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Findings of the ECB Simulation Conference
The ECB Simulation Conference for university students has been held annually in Athens since 2017, training more than 1,000 participants to date. Its attendees are university students and graduates—of all levels—primarily with backgrounds in economics, law, and international relations. The Conference aims to educate participants on contemporary economic issues within the Euro Area by employing an interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach.
During the Simulation, participants act as central bankers representing the Eurozone and European Union member states in the (simulated) ECB’s General Council. Each country is represented by two participants, typically with different academic backgrounds. The main goal for participants is to finalize the Agenda through negotiations and amendments to its initial draft, which is prepared by the scientific team of Get Involved.
Since 2020, Get Involved has committed to publishing the findings of each Conference, fostering dialogue among institutions, the market, academia, and youth.
The 9th ECB Simulation Conference for university students hosted 143 young participants, primarily undergraduate students with backgrounds in economics, law, and international relations. The main sessions were held from November 21 to November 24, 2026.
The topics discussed at the 9th ECB Simulation Conference for university students included:
Economic Policy: The interaction between monetary and fiscal policy, the risks of fragmentation, and the limits of policy effectiveness in a persistent environment of overlapping crises (permacrisis).
Climate Change & Resilience: The transition towards a sustainable financial system and the role of the European Central Bank in supporting climate and environmental objectives.
Digital Euro: Implications for payments, the banking sector, and financial stability in the context of an evolving digital monetary landscape.
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