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Better policies for better lives | 3-4 June 2026: #OECDministerial
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. We draw on more than 60 years of experience and insights to shape policies that foster prosperity and opportunity, underpinned by equality and well-being. We work closely with policy makers, stakeholders and citizens to establish evidence-based in
As economies evolve and skill demands change, the ability to keep learning is becoming increasingly important for participating successfully in the labour market and adapting to new opportunities.
Yet not everyone has the same chance to develop these skills.
Adults from more advantaged socio-economic background are more likely to develop strong literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills, pursue further education, participate in training and earn higher wages, according to the latest OECD Skills Outlook.
Our upcoming webinar will explore how these skills disparities emerge, why they persist across generations, and what policies can help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop the skills needed in a rapidly changing world of work.
📅 11 June | 17:00 CEST
Sign up here ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x39Km
07/06/2026
OECD G20 GDP growth projections for 2026:
🇮🇳 6.3%
🇮🇩 4.7%
🇨🇳 4.5%
🇸🇦 3.2%
🇹🇷 3.1%
G20 3.0%
🌍 2.8%
🇦🇷 2.8%
🇰🇷 2.6%
🇺🇸 2.0%
🇦🇺 1.9%
🇧🇷 1.6%
🇨🇦 1.2%
🇿🇦 1.2%
🇬🇧 0.9%
🇲🇽 0.8%
🇫🇷 0.7%
🇩🇪 0.7%
🇯🇵 0.6%
🇮🇹 0.5%
🇷🇺 0.5%
Read the report, launched earlier this week ahead of the 2026 : https://brnw.ch/21x39qm
Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen closed this year’s alongside OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, after two days of discussion on “Getting industrial policies right for open markets, growth and prosperity”.
Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x38Sw
06/06/2026
Our latest presents two scenarios, both of which indicate a downward revision of GDP projections.
In the first scenario, where the Middle East conflict returns to pre-conflict levels starting in mid-2026, GDP growth is anticipated to be 2.8% in 2026 and 3.1% in 2027.
In the second scenario, where the Middle East conflict is prolonged, GDP growth is projected to be 2.1% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027.
Read the report, launched earlier this week ahead of the 2026 : https://brnw.ch/21x38sb
This week, ministers and senior leaders from around the world attended the Council Meeting (MCM) to discuss global challenges and priorities.
What do they think about this year’s focus on industrial policy?
Watch to find out ⤵️
Guy Parmelin | Ministarstvo vanjskih i europskih poslova | Oana Țoiu | Nicolas Forissier - Député de l'Indre | Ante Šušnjar
05/06/2026
Another Council Meeting draws to a close.
Take a look at highlights from the event chaired by Finland, with the Republic of Korea and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs, as Ministers gathered to discuss how industrial policy can boost technological development while preserving open markets and competition.
Amid rapid global economic change, growth, resilience and competitiveness require balanced industrial policy choices.
Ministers have concluded the 2026 Council Meeting under Finland’s chairmanship, with the Republic of Korea and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs, focused on getting industrial policies right.
Discussions welcomed a new recommendation on quantum technology and noted strengthened partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean and with Africa, and reflected the Organisation's progress on global co-operation and strategic priorities for the years ahead.
Watch the video to see the highlights ⤵️
04/06/2026
At a time of profound transformation in the global economic landscape, enhancing resilience, productivity and competitiveness requires policies that support industrial renewal, keep markets open and spur innovation-led growth.
Ministers have concluded this week’s 2026 Council Meeting under Finland’s chairmanship, with the Republic of Korea and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs. Discussions brought together Members to focus on getting industrial policies right for open markets, growth and prosperity.
Highlights included:
➡️ Welcoming of the Recommendation on Quantum Technologies
➡️ The latest OECD Economic Outlook and the public release of the MAGIC (Manufacturing Groups and Industrial Corporations) Database of Industrial Subsidies
➡️ New analysis to support industrial policy design, including work on industrial strategies, the steel outlook, tax policy, public procurement and business regulation
➡️ More OECD work on artificial intelligence, including due diligence guidance for responsible AI and mapping of AI capability indicators to occupations
➡️ An Implementation Plan of the Strategic Framework for Latin America and the Caribbean
➡️ Progress on an Enhanced OECD-Africa Partnership
➡️ Review of progress on OECD global relations, standard-setting and accession
➡️ Presentation of the Dashboard on Gender Gaps
➡️ The Secretary-General’s Strategic Orientations for 2027–30
Find details at https://brnw.ch/21x35I7
04/06/2026
Global steel excess capacity could reach 745 million tonnes by 2028 - more than the current total steel production of OECD countries.
Persistent surplus, or excess capacity, weighs on prices, weakens investment conditions and complicates the transition to low-emission production.
Subsidies and other non-market practices continue to distort competition. Circumvention of trade measures, for example by avoiding the payment of tariffs, is weakening their effectiveness and undermining fair competition.
The new Steel Outlook 2026 presented today at the Council Meeting shows that the imbalance in global steel markets is deepening, not easing.
It also underlines the need to address both the impacts and the root causes of the crisis.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x34YY
03/06/2026
Day 1 of the in pictures. Swipe to see some of the key moments ➡️
Come back tomorrow for updates from Day 2.
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