"ECFIN E-news" Newsletter Issues

EU leaders discuss progress on EMU, European Semester country-specific recommendations, and EU budget; adopt strategic agenda (27/06/2019)

At the Euro Summit on 21 June, the 27 leaders of the EU looked at the economic situation together with European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (27/06/2019)

Today we have not only preserved the integrity of the euro area but we have also deepened our Economic and Monetary Union, which is now stronger than ever.

Deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union: Commission takes stock of progress (27/06/2019)

Ahead of the Euro Summit on 21 June 2019, the European Commission took stock of the progress made to deepen Europe's Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since the Five Presidents' Report and called on Member States to take further concrete steps.

Building EMU: Commission President Juncker reflects on his personal experience and lessons learned at ECB Forum (27/06/2019)

Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered a speech on 19 June at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.

Post-Programme Surveillance mission examines key challenges facing Portugal’s economy, amidst decelerating but still robust economic growth (27/06/2019)

Staff from the Commission, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Lisbon from 14-19 June for the tenth post-programme surveillance (PPS) mission to Portugal.

Macro-Financial Assistance: EU approves disbursement of EUR 100 million to Jordan and EUR 150 million to Tunisia (27/06/2019)

On 24 June, the EU approved Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) of EUR 100 and EUR 150 million to Jordan and Tunisia respectively.

Investment Plan: Juncker Plan reaches almost EUR 410 billion in triggered investment across the EU (27/06/2019)

Mauna Kea Technologies, inventor of Cellvizio®, the multidisciplinary probe-based and needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy platform, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), announced the signing of a EUR 22.5 million loan agreement on 21 June, supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the heart of the Investment Plan for Europe, the Juncker Plan.

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Press remarks at the 2019 Brussels Economic Forum (18/06/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Press remarks at the 2019 Brussels Economic Forum

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks at the Eurogroup press conference (14/06/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks at the Eurogroup press conference

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European Semester 2019 Spring Package: Commission issues recommendations for Member States to advance sustainable and inclusive economic growth (06/06/2019)

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.

Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice-President for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (06/06/2019)

“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.”

Brussels economic forum 2019 (06/06/2019)

Brussels economic forum 2019

European Semester Spring Package: Commission provides guidance and decisions under the Stability and Growth Pact (06/06/2019)

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.

European Semester Spring Package: mixed report card regarding Macroeconomic Imbalances; further policy action required (06/06/2019)

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

Ireland Post-Programme Surveillance mission examines key challenges, fiscal outlook, financial sector and evolution of non-performing loans (06/06/2019)

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.

Sign up for the 2019 Brussels Economic Forum on “Choosing a new economic agenda for Europe” (06/06/2019)

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.

European elections 2019 and possible outcomes for economic and financial affairs (06/06/2019)

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

Investment Plan: funding for thousands of SMEs and mid-caps across Europe, and for hospital construction in the Netherlands (06/06/2019)

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.

Real Economy: Occupational cancer - how to minimise risks? (06/06/2019)

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

Enhanced Surveillance Report - Greece, June 2019 (06/06/2019)

This is the third enhanced surveillance report on Greece monitoring the commitments made by the Greek government at the Eurogroup of 22 June 2018.

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Opening remarks on the European Semester 2019 Spring Package (05/06/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Opening remarks on the European Semester 2019 Spring Package

Commissioner Moscovici. Opening remarks on the European Semester 2019 Spring Package (05/06/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Opening remarks on the European Semester 2019 Spring Package.

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Eurogroup reviews euro area economic situation; discusses revenue aspects and features of budgetary instrument (23/05/2019)

Meeting on 16 May, euro area finance ministers exchanged views on the economic situation of the euro area and discussed the main policy challenges on the basis of the Commission’s Spring 2019 Economic Forecast which was published on 7 May.

#ThisTimeImVoting (23/05/2019)

#ThisTimeImVoting

Mário Centeno, President of the Eurogroup (23/05/2019)

“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.”

ECOFIN prepares positions on international tax reforms, discusses reforms to excise duties, adopts European Semester conclusions (23/05/2019)

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.

Greece Post-Programme Mission: focus is on compliance with fiscal targets and implementation of specific reform commitments (23/05/2019)

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.

Spain Post-Programme Mission focuses on financial sector developments including evolution of non-performing loans and prudential framework (23/05/2019)

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.

Investment Plan: EUR 2.7 billion in investments support technology and innovation, healthcare and small businesses (23/05/2019)

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.

Commissioner Moscovici at the European Development Days 2019: addressing inequalities to achieve sustainable development (23/05/2019)

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”.

Real Economy: How will the EU elections affect Member States’ economies? (23/05/2019)

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%).

Automatic Fiscal Stabilisers in the EU: Size and Effectiveness (23/05/2019)

This Economic Brief looks at automatic stabilisers in EU Member States and discusses policy options to improve their functioning and increase their stabilisation properties.

The Semi-Elasticities Underlying the Cyclically-Adjusted Budget Balance: An Update and Further Analysis (23/05/2019)

This paper examines and updates the methodology used for calculating the semi-elasticities that underlie the EU fiscal framework’s analysis of cyclically-adjusted budget balances.

Macroeconomic Responses to Fiscal Shocks in Portugal (23/05/2019)

This Economic Brief looks at automatic stabilisers in EU Member States and discusses policy options to improve their functioning and increase their stabilisation properties.

Benchmarks for Net International Investment Positions (23/05/2019)

This study analyses the impact of fiscal shocks on GDP, inflation and interest rates in Portugal between 1995 and 2017.

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference (16/05/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference.

Agenda (23/05/2019)

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#ThisTimeImVoting (23/05/2019)

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Spring 2019 Economic Forecast: Growth continues at a more moderate pace (08/05/2019)

The European economy is forecast to continue expanding for the seventh year in a row in 2019, with real GDP expected to grow in all EU Member States, according to the Spring Economic Forecast issued on 7 May.

Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs (08/05/2019)

..the European economy is holding up in the face of less favourable global circumstances and persistent uncertainty. Nonetheless, we should stand ready to provide more support to the economy if needed, together with further growth-enhancing reforms.

Strength in unity: Commission makes recommendations for the EU's next strategic agenda 2019-2024 (08/05/2019)

Ahead of the meeting of EU leaders in Sibiu, Romania, on 9 May 2019, the European Commission set out policy recommendations on 30 April for how Europe can shape its future in an increasingly multipolar and uncertain world.

2019 Brussels Economic Forum focuses on “Choosing a new economic agenda for Europe” (08/05/2019)

This year’s Brussels Economic Forum, #EUBEF19, will take place after the European elections, when EU citizens will have to opportunity to make choices about the Europe they want to build in the future.

Investment Plan: key investments made across Europe in science-driven innovation, small businesses and energy efficiency (08/05/2019)

The first venture capital fund in the Nordics investing purely in start-ups with a deep tech and science background was launched on 29 April.

Real Economy: The future of work – are your skills up to date? (08/05/2019)

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews, looks at how the world of work is changing and what people in Europe are doing to keep up with it.

ECFIN highlights #EUROat20 at fun-packed EU Open Day 2019 (08/05/2019)

On 4 May, thousands of visitors, young and old, from Brussels, Belgium, Europe and beyond braved the wintery weather to attend the 27th edition of Open Day of the European institutions.

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks presenting the Spring 2019 Economic Forecast (07/05/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks presenting the Spring 2019 Economic Forecast

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Keynote speech “Impact of PEPP on EU Capital Markets and Sustainable Pensions Income” at Nordic-Baltic Conference (23/04/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Keynote speech “Impact of PEPP on EU Capital Markets and Sustainable Pensions Income” at Nordic-Baltic Conference.

Agenda (08/05/2019)

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Registration Open: Brussels Economic Forum - 18 June 2019 (08/05/2019)

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Finance ministers review Greece’s reform progress, Banking Union, and discuss budgetary instrument for EMU deepening (11/04/2019)

At a Eurogroup meeting on 5 April, euro area finance ministers were briefed by the European institutions on progress made by the Greek authorities in implementing reform commitments specified in the Eurogroup statement of 22 June 2018.

Eurogroup President Mário Centeno (11/04/2019)

Greece has delivered on its reform commitments. Subject to national procedures and EFSF board decisions, Greece will receive a grant of EUR 970 million.

EU finance ministers discuss labour mobility, EU budget, taxation and other issues at meeting that includes social partners (11/04/2019)

At an informal ECOFIN meeting on 6 April hosted by the Romanian Presidency of the EU, finance ministers discussed the Multi-Annual Financial Framework, the European Growth Agenda, and the transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050, as well as ways to modernise the taxation system for the 21st century and how to step up the fight against tax avoidance.

Investment Plan: over EUR 2.3 billion to support companies in the food, energy efficiency, and cultural and creative sectors, and SMEs and VSEs (11/04/2019)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed on 8 April to provide EUR 47 million to support expansion, upgrading and modernisation of Maspex Group's food and drinks production and storage facilities across Eastern Europe.

Real Economy: innovation as Europe’s road to growth (11/04/2019)

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews, “Innovation: Europe's road to growth”, looks at what Europe is doing to help foster the continent's innovative industries, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Commission to support OECD blended finance roadmap, helping to attract investments for SDG goals (11/04/2019)

The Tri Hita Karana Roadmap for Blended Finance is an international unifying framework for mobilising additional commercial capital towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ECFIN e-news reader survey: What do you think of it? (11/04/2019)

The EU economic and financial landscape – and especially economic governance – has evolved dramatically since the first issue of ECFIN e-news was published in December 2009.

Vade Mecum on the Stability and Growth Pact – 2019 Edition (11/04/2019)

The Vade Mecum on the Stability and Growth Pact - 2019 Edition is a handbook that brings together all the relevant procedures and methodologies involved in the implementation of the EU's rules-based fiscal policy framework.

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarques lors de la conférence de presse sur les aspects douaniers en cas de ‘no-deal Brexit' (03/04/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarques lors de la conférence de presse sur les aspects douaniers en cas de ‘no-deal Brexit'

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Introductory remarks at the Structured Dialogue with Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) (02/04/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Introductory remarks at the Structured Dialogue with Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)

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EU leaders agree on Brexit extension and ways to strengthen the EU’s economic base (28/03/2019)

EU leaders met from 21-22 March to confer on issues including Brexit and how to strengthen the economic base of the EU.

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council (28/03/2019)

Today leaders discussed how to best prepare the EU for increasing global economic competition.

EU Budget for 2021-2027: Commission welcomes preliminary agreement on InvestEU (28/03/2019)

The Commission welcomed the preliminary agreement on InvestEU that was reached on 20 March.

Post-Programme Surveillance: Cypriot economy growing strongly, but further structural reforms needed in the face of downside risks (28/03/2019)

Commission staff, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Cyprus from 18 to 22 March to conduct the sixth post-programme surveillance mission.

Commission adopts Opinion on Luxembourg’s updated Draft Budgetary Plan (28/03/2019)

On 25 March, the Commission adopted its Opinion on the updated Draft Budgetary Plan of Luxembourg and found the updated Plan for 2019 to be fully compliant with the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact.

Investment Plan triggers over EUR 400 million in investments in industry, innovation and SMEs (28/03/2019)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 40 million loan to the Sill Group that will trigger EUR 180 million in investment for an agribusiness production plant in Brittany, France, that will create 53 permanent jobs.

Real Economy: Europe boosts growth with structural reform (28/03/2019)

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews explores what the buzz-phrase “structural reform" actually means and how it’s helping to boost growth in Europe.

ECFIN e-news reader survey: What do you think of it? (28/03/2019)

The EU economic and financial landscape – and especially economic governance – has evolved dramatically since the first issue of ECFIN e-news was published in December 2009.

Quarterly Report on the Euro Area. Volume 17, No 4 (2018) (28/03/2019)

QREA Volume 17 N. 4 (2018) focusing on the euro area covers sovereign bond dynamics, completing the Capital Markets Union and its impact on economic resilience, as well as developments in the labour income share.

The European Economic Area turns 25 (28/03/2019)

The European Economic Area turns 25

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Remarks at the High-level conference: A global approach to sustainable finance (21/03/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Remarks at the High-level conference: A global approach to sustainable finance

Agenda (28/03/2019)

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Eurogroup reviews Greece surveillance, housing markets, Latvia draft budgetary plan and budgetary instrument for EMU deepening (14/03/2019)

Meeting on 11 March, Euro area finance ministers were briefed by the Commission on the main findings of the 2nd enhanced surveillance mission to Greece.

Eurogroup President Mário Centeno (14/03/2019)

“There is broad agreement that this tool (the budgetary instrument) should support both structural reforms and public investment. This, in line with priorities and challenges identified in the European Semester.”

ECOFIN Council adopts revised EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, discusses business environment for excise goods and digital services tax (14/03/2019)

At a meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on 12 March, EU finance ministers adopted a revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Commission adopts Opinion on Latvia's updated Draft Budgetary Plan (14/03/2019)

The European Commission has adopted its Opinion on the updated Draft Budgetary Plan of Latvia.

Investment Plan: over half a billion euro in new financing for creative and social enterprises, infrastructure and green shipping (14/03/2019)

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and MicroBank signed a EUR 50 million social entrepreneurship guarantee agreement in Spain on 7 March supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the core of the Investment Plan for Europe, or "Juncker Plan".

Real Economy episode examines the legal and social security rights of citizens working in another EU country (14/03/2019)

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews examines the legal and social security rights of workers who decide to live and work in another EU country.

Closing the loop: Commission delivers on Circular Economy Action Plan (14/03/2019)

All 54 actions under the Circular Economy Action Plan launched in 2015 have now been delivered or are being implemented, according to a comprehensive report published by the Commission on 4 March.

ECFIN e-news reader survey: What do you think of it? (14/03/2019)

The EU economic and financial landscape – and especially economic governance – has evolved dramatically since the first issue of ECFIN e-news was published in December 2009.

Foreign Direct Investment and Investment Uncertainty in the Baltics (14/03/2019)

Overview of foreign direct investment in the Baltics and discussion of prospects in the medium-term.

Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. Remarks at the ECOFIN press conference. SPEECH/19/1650 (12/03/2019)

Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. Remarks at the ECOFIN press conference. SPEECH/19/1650

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference. SPEECH/19/1633 (11/03/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference. SPEECH/19/1633

Agenda (14/03/2019)

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European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States' progress on economic and social priorities (28/02/2019)

In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States issued on 27 February, the European Commission stressed the need to promote investment, pursue responsible fiscal policies and implement well-designed reforms.

Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, responsible for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (28/02/2019)

Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, responsible for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union

European Semester Winter Package: Progress achieved on more than two-thirds of Country Specific Recommendations (28/02/2019)

The Country Reports published on 27 February as part of the European Semester Winter Package assess Member States’ progress in implementing the Country-Specific Recommendations of July 2018.

European Semester Winter Package: Macroeconomic imbalances remain but their gravity diminished in some cases (28/02/2019)

In November 2018, the Commission launched in-depth reviews for 13 Member States to analyse whether they were experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, and if so, how serious they were.

European Semester Winter Package: Second Enhanced Surveillance report for Greece highlights considerable progress, notes slow pace (28/02/2019)

Greece has joined the European Semester process since concluding its stability support programme last summer.

Investment Plan: over EUR 1 billion in investments support Europe’s industrial base and entrepreneurs (28/02/2019)

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Fraunhofer have joined forces to establish a joint technology transfer fund in Germany.

Real Economy episode explores benefits of euro challenge to dollar dominance (28/02/2019)

The latest episode of Real Economy on Euronews looks at how the euro can challenge the dollar’s dominance as an international currency, and how switching to euros could be good for European business.

External Paper - Using EU Aid to Address the Root Causes of Migration and Refugee Flows (28/02/2019)

The European University Institute (EUI) has just published a study that examines the potential contribution of EU aid to alleviating migration and refugee pressures. Conducted by Heliodoro TEMPRANO ARROYO, Adviser in DG ECFIN, during his fellowship at the EUI, the study revisits the debate on the link between aid and migration and...

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Opening remarks on the European Semester Winter Package (27/02/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Opening remarks on the European Semester Winter Package.

Agenda (28/02/2019)

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Winter 2019 Economic Forecast: growth moderates amid global uncertainties (14/02/2019)

According to the forecast released on 7 February, the European economy is expected to grow for the seventh year in a row in 2019, with expansion forecast in every Member State. The overall pace of growth is projected to moderate, however, compared to the high rates of recent years and the outlook is subject to a large degree of uncertainty.

Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs (14/02/2019)

Europe's economic fundamentals remain solid and we continue to see good news particularly on the jobs front.

Finance ministers discuss specifics of EMU deepening and agree on approach to review of European system of financial supervision (14/02/2019)

During a meeting of the Eurogroup in inclusive format on 11 February, EU finance ministers discussed deepening EMU, particularly how to move forward on the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness for the euro area and ERM II Member States on a voluntary basis. Earlier in the day, euro area finance ministers reviewed the main findings of recent post-programme surveillance missions to Ireland and Portugal. T

Investment Plan: over EUR 300 million supports innovation and job-creation across Europe (14/02/2019)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed on 8 February to provide a EUR 40 million loan to INSEAD, for renovation of the French business school’s campus.

Real Economy episode explores what’s next for the euro (14/02/2019)

A new episode of Real Economy on Euronews explores the question of “What’s next?” for the euro.

GDP up by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% the EU (14/02/2019)

Seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU during the fourth quarter of 2018, compared with the previous quarter, according to a preliminary flash estimate published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. In the third quarter of 2018, GDP had also grown by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU.

Trade: EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force (14/02/2019)

ECFIN e-news reader survey: What do you think of it? (14/02/2019)

The EU economic and financial landscape – and especially economic governance – has evolved dramatically since the first issue of ECFIN e-news was published in December 2009. With publication of this 192nd issue, we would like to kindly ask you once again to contribute your views and suggestions.

EU Candidate Countries’ & Potential Candidates’ Economic Quarterly (CCEQ) – 4th Quarter 2018 (14/02/2019)

An overview of economic developments in candidate and pre-candidate countries.

Post-Programme Surveillance Report. Ireland, Autumn 2018 (14/02/2019)

This report by the European Commission presents the findings of the tenth post-programme surveillance mission to Ireland and identifies remaining challenges for the Irish economy.

Post-Programme Surveillance Report. Portugal, Autumn 2018 (14/02/2019)

This report by the European Commission presents the findings of the ninth post-programme surveillance mission to Portugal and identifies remaining challenges for the Portuguese economy.

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Remarks at the ECOFIN press conference (12/02/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Remarks at the ECOFIN press conference

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks presenting the Winter 2019 Economic Forecast (07/02/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Remarks presenting the Winter 2019 Economic Forecast.

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Social dialogue: keynote address at the launch of the Social Partners' Joint Work Programme 2019-2012 (06/02/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. Social dialogue: keynote address at the launch of the Social Partners' Joint Work Programme 2019-2012

Agenda (14/02/2019)

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Mr Mario CENTENO, President of the Eurogroup (31/01/2019)

This discussion sparked an interesting exchange as it is an important point for economic and political reasons. At the Euro summit, leaders asked us to work further on this, so we will be taking discussions forward in the next few months.

EU finance ministers discuss InvestEU, financial supervision; adopt European Semester conclusions and approve recommendations (31/01/2019)

During a meeting of the ECOFIN Council on 22 January, EU finance ministers discussed InvestEU, a proposal which brings together under one programme the different financial instruments currently available to support investment and job creation in the EU.

Eurogroup discusses European Semester recommendations, enhancing euro’s global role and deepening EMU (31/01/2019)

At a Eurogroup meeting on 21 January, euro area finance ministers discussed the draft Council recommendations on the economic policy of the euro area for 2019.

Commission launches consultations on the global role of the euro (31/01/2019)

On 23 January, the Commission launched several targeted consultations to explore how to increase the international role of the euro in specific sectors: agricultural and food commodities, metals and minerals, and transport sector manufacturers in the fields of aircraft, maritime and railway transport.

Greece post-programme surveillance mission reviews progress on 16 reform commitments (31/01/2019)

Staff from the European Commission, in liaison with staff from the European Central Bank, visited Athens from 21-25 January for the second post-programme mission to Greece.

Investment Plan: EUR 1.12 billion mobilised to finance Spanish mid-caps employing almost 26,000 people (31/01/2019)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) are joining forces to mobilise up to EUR 1.12 billion in financing for Spanish mid-caps. An agreement signed on 25 January will enable ICO to expand its lending capacity for mid-caps and is expected to benefit companies employing almost 26,000 people.

World Economic Forum recognises European Commission as champion in the circular economy (31/01/2019)

On 22 January in Davos, the European Commission was awarded the 2019 Circular Economy prize by the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders as recognition for its work to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy that protects the environment and reduces greenhouse gas emissions while delivering opportunities for jobs, growth and investment.

ECFIN e-news reader survey: What do you think of it? (31/01/2019)

The EU economic and financial landscape – and especially economic governance – has evolved dramatically since the first issue of ECFIN e-news was published in December 2009.

Report on Public Finances in EMU 2018 (31/01/2019)

This annual report presents a review of key policy developments and analytical findings in the area of public finances.

Vice-President Dombrovskis. keynote speech: Bulgaria’s path to the Euro: A business perspective (29/01/2019)

Vice-President Dombrovskis. keynote speech: Bulgaria’s path to the Euro: A business perspective

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference. SPEECH/19/563 (21/01/2019)

Commissioner Moscovici. Introductory remarks at the Eurogroup press conference. SPEECH/19/563

Agenda (31/01/2019)

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