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The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews, looks at occupational safety – particularly cancer.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) have signed a new agreement in Portugal under the European Commission’s COSME programme.

On 23-26 May, EU citizens from the 28 Member States participated in the European elections to choose their representatives in the European Parliament.

This year’s edition of the Brussels Economic Forum, #EUBEF19, will take a look at the choices European citizens will have to make in order to build the Europe of the future.

Staff from the European Commission, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Dublin from 21-24 May for the eleventh post-programme surveillance (PPS) mission to Ireland.

Progress in correcting macroeconomic imbalances continues, but further policy action is required.

As part of the European Semester Spring Package and based on the assessment of the 2019 Stability and Convergence Programmes, on 5 June the Commission recommended that the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) be abrogated for Spain.

“The European Semester has made a real contribution to improving the economic and social situation in Europe. Yet, some important challenges remain, and now risks to the economic outlook are growing. It is worrying to see reform momentum weakening in some countries. We call on all Member States to put new energy into making our economies more resilient and into supporting growth that is both sustainable and inclusive. Better targeted investment can make a significant contribution to achieving these objectives.”

The European Commission presented on 5 June the 2019 country-specific recommendations, giving economic policy guidance to all EU Member States for the next 12 to 18 months.

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On 18 June, EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici will be among the speakers at this year’s edition of the European Development Days. Tackling inequalities is at the core of the 2030 Agenda, and the event will thus focus on “Addressing inequalities: Building a world which leaves no one behind”.

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews, poses the question: “How will the EU elections affect Member States’ economies?” Fifty-one percent of EU citizens claim to be interested in the upcoming European Parliament elections, and campaign priorities are immigration (50%), the economy and growth (47%), youth unemployment (47%), the fight against terrorism (44%), and climate change (40%).

The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced on 17 May that it is lending EUR 43 million to Diakonessenhuis hospital in the Netherlands with the support of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the heart of the Investment Plan for Europe, or Juncker Plan. Financing will support the hospital’s strategic investment programme up to 2022, including construction of new facilities and renovation of existing ones.

European Commission staff, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Madrid on 7-8 May for the eleventh post-programme mission to Spain.

Staff from the European Commission, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Athens from 6-8 May for the third post-programme mission to Greece.

At an ECOFIN meeting on 17 May, EU finance ministers discussed current international tax reforms, in order to prepare for upcoming OECD and G20 debates.

“We are convinced the euro area is today more resilient and better equipped with tools to handle shocks. Moreover, we are also committed to delivering on the mandate from Leaders to make progress on deepening the economic and monetary union. The progress we make here will also boost confidence in the euro and the euro area.”