On 22 February, the European Commission published its annual analysis of the economic and social situation in the Member States.
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In preparation for the Rome Summit of 25 March that will mark the 60th anniversary of the EU, the European Commission has published a White Paper on the Future of Europe.
Ex-post evaluation of macro-financial assistance to Jordan
Ex-post evaluation of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
This infographic introduces the European Commission’s economic forecasts, highlighting some of its key attributes and the important contribution that the forecasts make to economic policy makers and businesses.
The economic recovery in Europe continues for the fifth consecutive year.
The first estimate for euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in December 2016 was EUR 178.6 billion, an increase of 6% compared with December 2015 (EUR 168.7 billion). Imports from the rest of the world stood at EUR 150.5 billion, a rise of 4% compared with December 2015 (EUR 144.4 billion).
Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis took part in a Citizens’ Dialogue in Frankfurt, on 13 February. He was joined by Lucia Puttrich, Minister of European and Federal Affairs and Representative of the State of Hessen at the Federal Government.
The EU economic and financial landscape – and economic governance – continues to evolve in 2017. ECFIN E-news aims to summarise for you the latest key developments and invites you to read further on the topics you find most interesting.
In the latest edition of Real Economy, Euronews spoke with the European Commission’s vice president in charge of investments, and the commissioner of regional affairs, to talk about one way they suggest Europe can create jobs: by increasing the confidence of risk averse investors.
On 8 February, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers reached agreement on the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP).
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 15 million ‘quasi equity’ financing with Skeleton Technologies, Europe’s leading producer of ultracapacitors and ultracapacitor based energy storage solutions built with graphene-type materials.
Having proven resilient in the face of global challenges last year, the European economic recovery is expected to continue this year and next.
Ex-post evaluation of macro-financial assistance to Jordan.
Ex-post evaluation of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
Public consultation on the Capital Markets Union mid-term review. Deadline 17 March.
Save the date: Brussels Economic Forum – 1 June.
Pension reforms
Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice-President for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union.
According to figures published on 31 January by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.6% in December 2016, down from 9.7% in November 2016 and down from 10.5% in December 2015. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since May 2009.