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EU External Investment Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 12 July 2018, 18:20 CET

As part of its External Investment Plan, the EU gave its green light to a package of financial guarantee programmes worth around EUR 800 million on 10 July. This will help to leverage an estimated EUR 8-9 billion in public and private investment in Africa and the Neighbourhood.

Greece post-programme framework to support normalisation by EUbusiness — last modified 11 July 2018, 23:57 CET

The European Commission adopted a decision on 11 July to activate the enhanced surveillance framework for Greece to support the implementation of agreed reforms following the successful conclusion of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) stability support programme.

EU Customs Union: the world's largest trading bloc by EUbusiness — last modified 03 July 2018, 00:20 CET

The EU's Customs Union celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 1, and is seen by many as one of the European Union's greatest achievements.

EU budget for external action by EUbusiness — last modified 14 June 2018, 18:56 CET

For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the European Commission is proposing to increase the external action budget to €123 billion, with plans to simplify its structure and make it much more flexible and effective to address today's global challenges.

The InvestEU Programme by EUbusiness — last modified 18 April 2019, 23:04 CET

The European Parliament on 18 April approved a provisional and partial deal with EU ministers on a new EU programme to support investment and access to finance during 2021-2027.

Commission proposal to amend the Motor Insurance Directive by EUbusiness — last modified 25 May 2018, 00:08 CET

The European Commission proposed on 24 May to strengthen EU rules on motor insurance to better protect victims of motor vehicle accidents and improve the rights of insurance policyholders.

Commission proposals on financing sustainable growth by EUbusiness — last modified 24 May 2018, 23:27 CET

The EU Commission delivered on 24 May the first concrete actions to enable the EU financial sector to lead the way to a greener and cleaner economy.

European Semester 2018 Spring Package by EUbusiness — last modified 23 May 2018, 23:27 CET

The European Commission has taken the next steps in the 2018 cycle of the European Semester of economic policy coordination.

Cross-border payments by EUbusiness — last modified 28 March 2018, 23:29 CET

The European Commission proposed on 28 March to make cross-border payments in euro cheaper across the entire EU.

Action Plan on the Reduction of Non-Performing Loans in Europe by EUbusiness — last modified 15 March 2018, 00:41 CET

The Commission proposed on 14 March a comprehensive package of measures to tackle non-performing loans (NPLs) in Europe, capitalising on the significant progress already made in reducing risks in the banking sector.

Covered bonds, cross-border distribution of investment funds and cross-border transactions in claims and securities by EUbusiness — last modified 13 March 2018, 00:15 CET

The European Commission took a major step towards development of an EU Capital Markets Union by promoting alternative sources of financing and removing barriers to cross-border investments.

European Crowdfunding Services for Business - Proposal for a Regulation by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2018, 23:58 CET

As a first major deliverable of the Action Plan on harnessing the opportunities presented by technology-enabled innovation in financial services (FinTech), the European Commission is putting forward new rules that will help crowdfunding platforms to grow across the EU's single market.

Financial Technology (FinTech) Action Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2018, 23:47 CET

On 8 March, the European Commission unveiled an Action Plan on how to harness the opportunities presented by technology-enabled innovation in financial services (FinTech).

EU Action Plan on financing sustainable growth by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2018, 16:32 CET

The European Commission presented on 8 March an Action Plan on sustainable finance and financial technology.

European Semester 2018: Winter Package by EUbusiness — last modified 08 March 2018, 00:56 CET

The European Commission published on 7 March its annual analysis of the economic and social situation in the EU Member States, including progress in implementing country-specific recommendations and an assessment of possible imbalances.

2017 State Aid Scoreboard by EUbusiness — last modified 19 January 2018, 11:58 CET

The 2017 State Aid Scoreboard, published on 16 January by the European Commission, showed that over 97% of new implemented aid measures fell under the new General Block Exemption Regulation and could be quickly implemented by EU Member States to the benefit of citizens, businesses and regions, avoiding bureaucracy, red tape and delays.

Payment Services Directive by EUbusiness — last modified 12 January 2018, 18:48 CET

European consumers will be able to reap the full benefits of paying online for goods and services, thanks to new rules that will it make it cheaper, easier and safer to make electronic payments. The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2, Directive 2015/2366/EU), applicable as of 13 January 2018, aims to modernise Europe's payment services to the benefit of both consumers and businesses, so as to keep pace with this rapidly evolving market.

Deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union by EUbusiness — last modified 06 December 2017, 23:16 CET

The European Commission set out on 6 December 2017 a Roadmap for deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union.

First actions of EU's External Investment Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 23 November 2017, 19:27 CET

The European Commission's concrete areas of investments for the EU's External Investment Plan will mobilise EUR 44 billion of sustainable investment for Africa and the EU Neighbourhood countries.

Obtaining brokerage and research services from non-EU brokers - guidance Q&A by EUbusiness — last modified 26 October 2017, 22:32 CET

The European Commission issued guidance on 26 October in the form of frequently asked questions to clarify how EU investment firms subject to MiFID II should interact when they seek out brokerage and research services from broker-dealers in non-EU countries.