This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers. With 416 votes in favour, 169 against and 22 abstentions for the creation of a digital euro, and […]Digital euro: MEPs ready to start negotiations
July 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers. With 416 votes in favour, 169 against and 22 abstentions for the creation of a digital euro, and […]Commission issues €11 billion in its seventh syndicated transaction of 2026
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 7th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion new 5-year EU-Bond maturing on 13 October 2031, and a €5 billion tap of the 20-year EU-Bond maturing on 12 October […]Commission greenlights Belgium’s fourth payment request for €567 million under NextGenerationEU
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium’s fourth payment request for €567 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the […]Start-up to Scale-up: EIF, HBOR and Croatia scale up partnership to boost venture financing in the country
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Hrvatsku inačicu preuzmite ovdje Over the past eight years, the partnership between the European Investment Fund (EIF), the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) has mobilised €270 million in public investment […]Commission approves State aid for Romania’s investment and development bank
June 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare S.A. (‘BID’). In January 2023, the Commission approved a Romanian measure to set up BID with an initial capital of […]Navigating crises and delivering results with the EU Budget in 2025
June 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the College of Commissioners adopted the Annual Management and Performance Report for 2025 (AMPR). The AMPR highlights the key role the EU budget played in navigating multiple crises that year and shows that it continued to deliver for European citizens. The EU budget […]Commission greenlights Slovenia’s sixth payment request for €41 million under NextGenerationEU
June 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Slovenia’s sixth payment request for €41 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, which aims to support Slovenia’s […]Commission issues €8 billion in its sixth syndicated transaction of 2026
June 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €8 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €3 billion tap 5-year EU-Bond,maturing on 14 October 2030 and a €5 billion tap of the 15-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 December 2040. Building […]One Europe, One Market: from strategy to delivery – EESC, CoR and EP discuss the EU’s new roadmap for a truly unified market
June 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Insufficient enforcement of common EU rules, threats to consumer confidence, excessive complexity for SMEs and a loss of competitiveness in the digital sector are among the greatest challenges facing the Single Market. The EU has a duty to protect it in […]Commission adopts temporary adjustments to Basel III Market Risk Rules to safeguard EU banks’ competitiveness
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To ensure that the EU banking sector benefits from a level playing field with international competitors, the European Commission has today introduced targeted, time-limited amendments to its implementation of the new market risk capital framework for banks. The measures will apply for three years […]2026 Justice Scoreboard highlights importance of effective justice systems for EU competitiveness and Single Market
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published the fourteenth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual report providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality, and independence of the justice systems among EU Member States. The 2026 edition shows an improved perception of the independence and […]Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at informal ECOFIN press conference
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Thank you, Minister. Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be back here in Nicosia. We held a number of constructive exchanges over the course of this informal ECOFIN meeting. We started our discussions with competitiveness. Europe’s productivity and growth problems are not new. […]Spring 2026 Economic Forecast shows slowdown in growth as energy shock drives up inflation
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic sentiment. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was set to keep expanding at a […]Spring 2026 Economic Forecast shows slowdown in growth as energy shock drives up inflation
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic sentiment. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was set to keep expanding at a […]Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are […]European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU’s €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent’s most […]Commission greenlights Lithuania’s sixth payment request for €178 million under NextGenerationEU
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission published its fifth State of the Schengen report, reviewing developments in the Schengen area over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by collective efforts at both EU and national level. […]Commission greenlights Romania’s fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under NextGenerationEU
May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Romania’s fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This important step relates to the delivery of the funds tied to this payment request, supporting sustainable forest management, decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors, tax administration, public pensions, healthcare […]EESC urges tougher EU action to curb single market fragmentation
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change. In a series of recent opinions, the European Economic and Social Committee has called for stronger EU action to modernise the […]Commission issues €10 billion in its fifth syndicated transaction of 2026
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €10 billion of EU-Bonds in its 5th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion new 7-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 October 2033, and a €4 billion tap of the 30-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 October 2055. Building […]EESC: The EU bioeconomy requires robust safeguards and clear direction
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The EU needs a strong and coherent bioeconomy strategy grounded in strict sustainability safeguards, circular design, and reduced resource use, ensuring competitiveness and climate goals remain within planetary boundaries. It must also clearly define the societal value of the bioeconomy. In […]Commission greenlights Austria’s fourth payment request for €325 million under NextGenerationEU
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Austria’s fourth payment request for €325 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, supporting the green […]Discharge: MEPs sign off on the management of the EU’s budget in 2024
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approve the Commission’s management of the 2024 EU budget but warn that rule of law backsliding in several member states is harming the use of EU funds. On Wednesday, plenary signed off the budgetary management by the European Commission, responsible for the majority […]Commission greenlights Italy’s ninth payment request for €12.8 billion under NextGenerationEU
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission positively assessed Italy’s ninth payment request of €12.8 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Italy has satisfactorily completed all 16 milestones and 34 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision. The reforms and […]EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the European Council, President Metsola addressed three main topics: the situation in the Middle East, the ‘One Europe One Market’ Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework. Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East […]European Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission, […]Commission greenlights Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under NextGenerationEU
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Poland has satisfactorily completed the 30 milestones and 13 targets set out […]EIB and Commerzbank launch new cooperation for €2 billion in grid investments in Europe
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB and Commerzbank signed a new cooperation agreement at Hannover Messe that will enable investments of up to €2 billion in electricity grids in Germany and other EU Member States. The cooperation will address key financing bottlenecks for grid expansion and upgrades, which are crucial for integrating […]EU long-term budget: MEPs want a 10% increase to support EU priorities
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday MEPs endorsed their negotiating position on the 2028-2034 EU budget, including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU funding programme. The 2028-2034 EU budget (the multiannual financial framework – MFF) should be set at 1.27% of EU […]Commission issues €9 billion in its fourth syndicated transaction of 2026
April 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €9 billion of EU-Bonds in its 4th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €3 billion tap of the 3-year EU-Bond, maturing on 12 July 2029, and a €6 billion new 20-year EU-Bond, maturing on 12 October […]The EU’s electricity grids must be strong, smart and secure
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At its March plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) stressed that the EU needed more decentralised energy and better coordination on electricity grids. Networks should be rapidly digitalised and be aligned with national energy and climate plans. The […]Future EU Customs Authority to be headquartered in Lille, France
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the Parliament and the Council decided to establish the future EU Customs Authority in Lille, France. In line with the agreed procedure, the Parliament and the Council first selected a shortlist of two top locations each on Wednesday morning. After that, the two […]Deeper EU capital markets need stronger supervision and integration
March 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. In an opinion adopted at its March plenary session, the EESC calls for more ambitious reforms to integrate Europe’s capital markets and reinforce EU-level supervision, warning that persistent fragmentation is holding back investment, competitiveness and growth. Supporting the European Commission’s proposals […]
