Stéphanie Riso, Director General for Budget at the European Commission, discussed the evolving landscape of EU bond issuance and its implications for capital markets in this in-depth conversation with John Orchard, CEO of OMFIF. As the Commission's head of budget, Ms. Riso offered a unique insider perspective on the EU's funding strategies and priorities. This session provided a rare opportunity to understand the EU's positioning as a major issuer from a key policymaker. The conversation took place at the OMFIF Europe: The Opportunity for Global Investors summit in Dubai.