“Withdrawing a proposal that would have given SMEs the ability to invest, hire, and own their cash flow goes against any commitments this Commission had toward SMEs”, deplored SMEunited President Davide Galli, reacting to the withdrawal of the proposal for a Regulation to combat Late Payment from the Commission work programme.
The EU contributed €31.7 billion in climate finance from public sources, plus an additional €11.0 billion of private finance to help support developing countries in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
A new package of sanctions against Russia adopted by EU Member States targets key sectors of Russia’s economy such as energy, finance and the military industrial base, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war of aggression.
The European Commission has signed an amending protocol enhancing the existing tax cooperation agreement with Switzerland, part of EU efforts to fight against tax fraud and evasion.
Sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer from today, as new EU rules on instant payments come into force, allowing people and businesses to transfer money in euros across the euro area within seconds.
The EU Commission has announced a financial literacy strategy for all and at all life stages, as well as a blueprint for savings accounts to make investing simpler and more accessible for everyone.
The European Commission has announced the launch of the second call for strategic projects to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for European industry.
