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Commission launches public consultation on operation of European Supervisory Authorities
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the operation of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs).
ECFIN E-news reader survey: What do you think of it?
The EU economic and financial landscape – and economic governance – continues to evolve in 2017.
Juncker Plan: Investment Plan for Europe agreements to support transport in Poland and regional airports in Greece
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish Development Bank, announced an agreement on 21 March to finance construction of the Łagiewnicka Route , part of the Kraków inner southern by-pass in order to reduce congestion in Kraków.
G20 Ministers meet in Baden-Baden – first international meeting for the new US administration
Commissioner Moscovici participated in the first G20 Ministerial meeting of the German G20 Presidency on 17-18 March in Baden-Baden.
Euro area finance ministers agree to use benchmarking to spur reforms in pension sustainability
At a meeting of the Eurogroup on 20 March, euro area finance ministers discussed benchmarking as a tool to provide impetus for reforms in the area of pension sustainability.
EU finance ministers discuss how to improve implementation of reforms under the European Semester
Meeting on 21 March, EU finance ministers discussed how to boost the implementation of country-specific recommendations under the European Semester, the EU’s annual policy monitoring process.
Rome Declaration of the Leaders of 27 Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission
On the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome that launched Europe on the path towards the present day European Union, the leaders of 27 Member States and the EU institutions called the construction of European unity “a bold, far-sighted endeavour.”
Registration. 28 March. 11th meeting of the Network of Public Finance Economists in public administration.
Registration. 28 March. 11th meeting of the Network of Public Finance Economists in public administration.
Public consultation on the Capital Markets Union mid-term review. Deadline 17 March.
Public consultation on the Capital Markets Union mid-term review. Deadline 17 March.
Public consultation on the Capital Markets Union mid-term review. Deadline 17 March.
Public consultation on the Capital Markets Union mid-term review. Deadline 17 March.
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The EU Invest Portal
The EIPP is the home for EU investment project promoters to showcase their European projects to potential investors worldwide.
GDP up by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU
Seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU during the fourth quarter of 2016, compared with the previous quarter, according to an estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU.
Real Economy episode examines Europe’s prospects through the lens of economic forecasts
Amidst uncertainty such as mixed messages from the new US administration, a spate of elections across Europe, and worries about Brexit and China, the latest episode of Real Economy analyses the road ahead for Europe’s economy.
ECFIN E-news reader survey: What do you think of it?
The EU economic and financial landscape – and economic governance – continues to evolve in 2017.
Commission opens public consultation on potential restrictions on large payments in cash
As announced in its Inception Impact Assessment of 23 January 2017, the Commission is currently exploring the relevance of potential upper limits to cash payments in the context of the fight against terrorism financing described in its 2016 Action Plan.
Progress is made across EU on tackling euro coin counterfeiting in 2016
The number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation in 2016 increased by 8.69% compared to the year before.
Commission approves disbursement of €600 million assistance to Ukraine
On 16 March the European Commission decided on behalf of the EU to release the second tranche of Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Ukraine, a loan of EUR 600 million.
European Investment Project Portal achieves success with listing of over 140 projects across multiple sectors
The European Investment Project Portal (EIPP) is an online platform providing greater visibility and transparency about EU investment projects and opportunities.