The world economy and the global recovery are the topics at the center of the G20 of the Economy which opens today in Venice until Sunday 11 July. In a city only partially armored but still hyper-controlled. In recent days, the prefect Vittorio Zappalorto has stressed on several occasions that Venice is a welcoming and open city. But complicated, especially from a logistical point of view.
“A city of water - explained the prefect to Ansa - where everything takes place in a different way ". Nevertheless, added Zappalorto, Venice welcomes the meeting in the most open way possible, also leaving room for those who want to contest. “We will ensure that the forms of dissent are those provided for by our constitution, without offense and violence. There will be mobilization of antagonistic forces, but we are ready to accept forms of protest as long as they do not harm the city ”. The situation is however of maximum alert. It is estimated a deployment of about 2000 between agents and military, in addition to the support of drones, motorboats and helicopters.
The international economy in relation to global health at the center of the work of the G20 in Venice
The G20 is held atArsenal, in the spaces of the Municipality and the Navy. Here leaders of the 20 most industrialized states in the world will discuss these days on issues related to the international economy and global health, topical topics also in relation to the Covid 19 pandemic. With this in mind, at the center of the meetings a program of initiatives aimed at relaunching the economic recovery. But also particularly attentive to promoting more sustainable development. Ministers and Governors of Central Banks will discuss issues related to the relationship between productivity and the digital revolution.
Support to the most vulnerable countries, issues related to international taxation, the financial sector and green transition are the other topics at the center of these days of works that will also see a series of high-level events such as theAnnual Conference of the Global Forum on Productivity and the G20 High-Level Tax Symposium. Sunday 11International Conference on Climate.
The leaders of the most industrialized countries confronting productivity and the digital revolution
It is undeniable that if a look at the global economy on the one hand signals a certain improvement, as is indicated by many, on the other it cannot fail to highlight the uncertainty of the moment that the whole world is experiencing. Uncertainty which primarily concerns the health situation and consequently the economic recovery of the various countries of the world. Closely linked to the pandemic and to the vaccinations that proceed very unevenly in the various states.
They are 63 delegations arrived in Venice, 20 from member countries plus those invited, for a total of at least 500 people. First of all, the Ministers of Economy and Finance and the Governors of the Central Banks of the twenty most industrialized countries in the world arrived in the lagoon. This Venetian appointment is among the most important together with the one to be held in Rome from 30 to 31 October next and which will see the summit of the Heads of State and Government of the G20 countries.
Despite the security measures for the world summit, Venice is an armored but open city
The ancient Arsenal of Venice, where the works take place, is an area of great historical interest. In some ways easily controllable and suitable for a meeting where measures to ensure safety are essential. "Venice will still be open without limitations", also assured the municipal councilor for Economic Development and Tourism Simone Venturini. I am only residents, workers and guests of accommodation facilities in the affected area near the Arsenale "fort" are subject to a pass. Also closed canals and canals that have been forbidden to boats, in the area there are rigid safety cords and gates. Some areas have been closed, and the public transport vaporetto lines have also been partially diverted.
Three social events will accompany the work of the G20 in Venice. Housed in three extraordinary spaces of the city. A gala evening is scheduled at the Doge's Palace. A charity evening at the Cini Foundation on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. A concert at the La Fenice Theater.
(ph credit: Municipality of Venice, Mef Ministry of Economy and Finance)
