Economic and Financial Affairs

The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that Estonia has satisfactorily completed the 18 milestones and targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the third payment request. A wide range of reforms will drive positive change for citizens and businesses, incentivising the uptake of sustainable modes of transport and renewable energy, improving digital public services, reducing the gender pay gap and strengthening the resilience of the Estonian health system.

The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer its work. The Compass sets a path for Europe to become the place where future technologies, services, and clean products are invented, manufactured, and put on the market, while being the first continent to become climate neutral.

The Partnership focuses on supporting Jordan's stability amid extraordinary geopolitical challenges, advancing King Abdullah II's political, economic and administrative modernisation vision, and fostering economic resilience. It aims to promote sustainable growth by attracting investments in key sectors, including digital technology, green energy, sustainable tourism, mining, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. To support these goals, the EU is tabling a financial package for 2025-2027 worth €3 billion, which includes €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.