At this virtual debate co-chaired by MEPs Pilar del Castillo and Ivan Stefanec, Members of the European Parliament, EIF Members and guests will have the opportunity to virtually meet and exchange views with Vittorio Colao, who was appointed by the Italian government led by Giuseppe Conte as the leader of a special task force to handle the 'Phase 2' of the emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Colao will share his views on how he sees the ideal recovery plan for Europe and on the lessons learned from Italy's experience.

• Programme

  Opening remarks

  Pilar del Castillo MEP and EIF Chair

  Ivan ?tefanec MEP and EIF Programming Committee Co-Chair

  Key-note speaker

  Vittorio Colao, Senior Advisor, General Atlantic; appointed by the Italian government as the leader of a special task force to handle the 'Phase 2' of the emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic

  Exchange of views with participants under the Chatham House rules

  Moderator

  Maria Rosa Gibellini, Director General, European Internet Forum