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Communication marking two years of EU Recovery and Resilience Facility by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2023, 22:16 CET

The European Commission adopted on 21 February a Communication marking the two-year anniversary of the creation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the key instrument at the heart of the EUR 800 billion NextGenerationEU recovery plan for Europe.

VAT in the Digital Age - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 08 December 2022, 18:52 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 December a series of measures to modernise and make the EU's Value-Added Tax (VAT) system work better for businesses and more resilient to fraud by embracing and promoting digitalisation.

VAT Gap 2022 report - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 08 December 2022, 18:52 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 December a series of measures to modernise and make the EU's Value-Added Tax (VAT) system work better for businesses and more resilient to fraud by embracing and promoting digitalisation.

EU Commission proposals on corporate insolvency and listing - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 07 December 2022, 22:42 CET

The European Commission put forward on 7 December measures to develop the EU's Capital Markets Union (CMU) including to harmonise certain corporate insolvency rules across the EU, making them more efficient and helping promote cross-border investment.

New Commission proposals to make clearing services in the EU more attractive - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 07 December 2022, 21:46 CET

The European Commission on 7 December put forward new proposals on clearing, corporate insolvency and company listing to make EU capital markets more attractive.

Commission proposal to criminalise evasion of EU sanctions - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 02 December 2022, 20:53 CET

The European Commission put forward on 2 December a proposal to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures.

2023 European Semester: Autumn Package - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 23 November 2022, 17:15 CET

The European Commission launched on 23 November the 2023 European Semester cycle of economic policy coordination.

Interoperable Europe Act - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 November 2022, 23:06 CET

The European Commission adopted on 21 November the Interoperable Europe Act proposal and its accompanying Communication to strengthen cross-border interoperability and cooperation in the public sector across the EU.

EU proposal for 2023 Ukraine support package - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 09 November 2022, 18:05 CET

Following the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022, the Commission proposed on 8 October an unprecedented support package for Ukraine of up to EUR 18 billion for 2023. This will come in the form of highly concessional loans, disbursed in regular instalments as of 2023.

Commission proposal to promote euro instant payments by EUbusiness — last modified 26 October 2022, 22:39 CET

The European Commission adopted on 26 October a legislative proposal to make instant payments in euro, available to all citizens and businesses holding a bank account in the EU and in EEA countries. The proposal aims to ensure that instant payments in euro are affordable, secure, and processed without hindrance across the EU.

European Semester 2022 Spring Package guide by EUbusiness — last modified 23 May 2022, 17:23 CET

The European Commission's 2022 European Semester Spring Package provides Member States with support and guidance two years on from the first impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the midst of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Renewed strategy for the outermost regions - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 May 2022, 00:08 CET

The European Commission adopted on 3 May a renewed Strategy for the most remote parts of the EU, the so-called outermost regions, aiming to unlock their potential through appropriate investment and reforms.

EU Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act covering certain nuclear and gas activities by EUbusiness — last modified 02 February 2022, 17:36 CET

The European Commission presented on 2 February a Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities.

Minimum corporate taxation by EUbusiness — last modified 23 December 2021, 00:38 CET

The European Commission proposed on 22 December a Directive ensuring a minimum effective tax rate for the global activities of large multinational groups.

Anti-Coercion Instrument by EUbusiness — last modified 08 December 2021, 21:47 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 December a new tool to counter the use of economic coercion by third countries.

Agreement on new rules governing VAT rates by EUbusiness — last modified 07 December 2021, 17:15 CET

EU finance ministers reached agreement on 7 December to update the current rules governing value-added tax (VAT) rates for goods and services.

Proposals for amendments to the Solvency II Directive and a new Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive by EUbusiness — last modified 22 September 2021, 23:32 CET

The European Commission adopted on 22 September a comprehensive review of EU insurance rules (known as "Solvency II") so that insurance companies can scale up long-term investment in Europe's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) by EUbusiness — last modified 20 July 2021, 22:11 CET

The European Commission presented on 20 July a package of legislative proposals to strengthen the EU's anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) rules. The package also includes the proposal for the creation of a new EU authority to fight money laundering.

European Green Bonds Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 06 July 2021, 23:43 CET

The European Commission adopted on 6 July a number of measures to increase its level of ambition on sustainable finance.

Funding strategy for NextGenerationEU by EUbusiness — last modified 15 April 2021, 00:19 CET

The European took steps on 14 April to ensure that borrowing under the temporary recovery instrument NextGenerationEU will be financed on the most advantageous terms for EU Member States and their citizens.