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New rules from the EU Commission would require nations to pay €250,000 for each asylum seeker they refuse
May 5th, 2016
EU Proposes Fines for Member Countries That Refuse to Take in Migrants New proposed asylum rules aim to ease burden of countries on front line of Europe’s migrant crisis The European Union’s executive body on Wednesday proposed controversial new ...
European farmers in crisis: EU Commission activates measures to support them
March 17th, 2016
European Commission activates exceptional measures to further support European farmers in crisis “This is a package of measures which can have a material and positive impact on European agricultural markets and it should now be given the chance to ...
EU Commission presents Action Plan to strengthen the fight against terrorist financing
February 3rd, 2016
The European Commission is presenting an Action Plan to strengthen the fight against the financing of terrorism. The recent terrorist attacks in the European Union and beyond demonstrate the need for a strong coordinated European response to combatting terrorism. ...
EU Commission and United States agree on new framework for transatlantic data flows: EU-US Privacy Shield
February 3rd, 2016
The College of Commissioners approved the political agreement reached and has mandated Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Jourová to prepare the necessary steps to put in place the new arrangement. This new framework will protect the fundamental rights of Europeans ...
EU Commission to boost sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs
December 3rd, 2015
The Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy Package to stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy which will boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs. The European Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy ...
Economic affairs MEPs ask EU Commission to table corporate tax measures
December 2nd, 2015
The EU Commission is asked to table measures to improve corporate tax transparency, coordination and EU-wide policy convergence in legislative recommendations voted by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Tuesday. These recommendations build on the work of Parliament’s ...
EU Commission’s proposal to improve access to finance for companies and simplify information for investors
December 1st, 2015
Small and medium-sized companies in particular will find it easier to raise funding when issuing shares or debt. Companies already listed on public markets will also benefit when they want to list additional shares or issue corporate bonds. As ...
EU Commission: Autumn 2015 Economic Forecast
November 5th, 2015
Autumn 2015 Economic Forecast: Moderate recovery despite challenges The economic recovery in the euro area and the European Union as a whole is now in its third year. It should continue at a modest pace next year despite more ...
EU Commission proposes 7 billion euro loan for Greece for July
July 15th, 2015
The European Commission is proposing to give a 7 billion euro ($7.7 billion) bridge loan to Greece to cover the country’s financing needs in July using the European Financial Stability Mechanism (EFSM), according to document from the EU executive. ...
A Digital Single Market for Europe: EU Commission sets out 16 initiatives to make it happen
May 6th, 2015
The Internet and digital technologies are transforming our world – in every walk of life and in every line of business. Europe must embrace the digital revolution and open up digital opportunities for people and businesses. How? By using ...
