On 20-21 May, join us for an event filled with lively debates, disruptive ideas and networking opportunities.

Geopolitical developments have been driving important changes in EU policies and euro debt capital markets during the first quarter of 2025. Once again, EU policy-makers have turned to EU-Bond issuance to enable flexible and at scale funding needed in response to urgent and material new needs.

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Supported by steady investor demand, EU market access in Q1 has remained strong despite the uncertain geopolitical backdrop.

Supported by measures introduced by the Commission over the past years, including the introduction of quoting arrangements on electronic trading platforms in November 2023, trading of EU-Bonds in secondary markets has witnessed a substantial increase in volumes. This is contributing to a marked improvement of price transparency, market depth and liquidity.

On 19th March the Commission tabled a proposal for a new financial instrument (the Security Action for Europe – SAFE) to be financed from EU-Bond issuances. Subject to Member States’ agreement, the European Commission will be called upon to issue up to €150 billion of funding until the end of the decade to help EU Member States increase expenditure on common defence procurement.

Mark your calendars now and do not miss the opportunity to discuss how the future EU Budget can act locally and make a difference globally, at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2025!

This year's Annual EU Budget Conference, co-organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, focuses on the role of the EU budget in making Europe fit for the future.

Fresh off the press - our newest EU Budget Policy Brief! This policy brief discusses how the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and NextGenerationEU contribute to the EU’s priorities, discusses the challenges encountered and draws lessons for the future.

Mark your calendars now and do not miss the opportunity to discuss the role of the EU budget in making Europe fit for the future on 29 April at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2024!