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Public consultation on the review of the SME definition. Deadline 6 May 2018.
Public consultation on the review of the SME definition. Deadline 6 May 2018.
Euro area and EU government deficit at 0.9% and 1.0% of GDP respectively
According to data released by Eurostat on 23 April, in 2017, the government deficit and debt of both the euro area and the EU decreased in relative terms compared with 2016.
Whistleblower protection: Commission sets new, EU-wide rules
On 23 April, the Commission proposed a new law to strengthen whistleblower protection across the EU.
Investment Plan: EIB finances waste water treatment, clean energy, mobilises EUR 600 million for small businesses in Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken another step forward in the promotion of clean energy production in Spain.
Addressing Greek Parliament, Commission President Juncker commends country for its progress with economic reforms
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker visited Greece on 26 April and during his historic visit was the first Commission president to ever address the Greek Parliament.
Eurogroup discuss Greece’s progress and next steps as economic adjustment programme nears its end
Meeting in Sofia on 27 April, euro area finance ministers discussed current and next steps for Greece, noting that the country’s economic adjustment programme is well on track and due to end in August.
Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission
The new budget is an opportunity to shape our future as a new, ambitious Union of 27 bound together by solidarity. With today's proposal we have put forward a pragmatic plan for how to do more with less.
EU budget: Commission proposal to boost investments across Europe and support convergence and stability in the euro area
EU budget: Commission proposal to boost investments across Europe and support convergence and stability in the euro area
Brussels Economic Forum 2018: Registration still open: don't miss out!
Brussels Economic Forum 2018: Registration still open: don't miss out!
Quarterly Report on the Euro Area (QREA), Vol. 17, No. 1 (2018)
Quarterly Report on the Euro Area examines how further deepening of the Single Market could lead to a stronger and more resilient Economic and Monetary Union. Other chapters look at the determinants of export quality in the euro area and global economic imbalances.
Brussels Economic Forum 2018
Brussels Economic Forum 2018
Public consultation on the review of the SME definition. Deadline 6 May 2018.
Public consultation on the review of the SME definition. Deadline 6 May 2018.
ECFIN Research Fellowships 2018-2019: The productivity challenge – jobs and incomes in the dawning era of intelligent robots.
In a call for tenders published on 23 March, DG ECFIN announced its intention to award around 10 contracts for research fellowships to academics or researchers covering specific issues or topics outlined in the document ‘Specifications Fellowships 2018 ECFIN 005/B’.
ECB Vice-President Vitor Constâncio presents ECB Annual Report 2017 to ECON Committee of the European Parliament
On Monday 9 April, European Central Bank (ECB) Vice-President Vitor Constâncio presented the ECB Annual Report 2017 to the ECON Committee of the European Parliament.
Brussels Economic Forum: the future of the European Economy in an era of digital disruption
This year’s Brussels Economic Forum, #EUBEF18, will focus on the future of the European Economy in an era of digital disruption. It will address the topics: “What is the future of work in a digital economy?”, “What financial system for a deeper EMU in a digital era?” and “The future of EMU: towards more resilience and convergence.”
Investment Plan: EUR 640 million for Greek businesses as EIF and National Bank of Greece sign new EU guarantee agreements
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the National Bank of Greece (NBG) signed three guarantee agreements on 16 April worth EUR 640 million to improve access to finance for more than 5,000 SMEs in Greece.
Spain post-programme surveillance: amidst robust economic growth banks stronger and continue to clear non-performing loans
Staff from the Commission, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, carried out the ninth post-programme surveillance visit to Spain on 9-10 April 2018.
Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness
"In venture capital, size matters! With VentureEU, Europe's many innovative entrepreneurs will soon get the investment they need to innovate and grow into global success stories. This means more jobs and growth in Europe."
VentureEU to provide EUR 2.1 billion to boost venture capital investment in Europe's innovative start-ups
On 10 April, the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) launched a Pan-European Venture Capital Funds-of-Funds programme (VentureEU) to boost investment in innovative start-up and scale-up companies across Europe.