Finland: IMF Executive Board concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation
The Finnish economy is recovering from the 2023 recession, supported by easing inflation and real wage growth. However, the rebound…
Poland: IMF Executive Board concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation
Economic growth is estimated to have accelerated in 2024 to 2.8 percent, driven by a rebound in domestic demand, mainly from private consumption…
Main results of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 21 January 2025
The Polish Presidency presented its work programme in the field of economic and financial affairs. Ministers held a policy debate…
Readout of President Xi Jinping’s video meeting with President Vladimir Putin
President Xi stressed his readiness to work with President Putin and guide China-Russia relations to a new height in 2025, to respond…
ENISA propsed to safeguard cybersecurity of the health sector
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA welcomes the EU Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers proposed…
U.S. Executive Order on unleashing Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential
According to the Executive Oder, the State of Alaska holds an abundant and largely untapped supply of natural resources including,…
U.S. Memorandum declaring the non-applicability of the OECD Global Tax Deal
The U.S. Memorandum recaptures the U.S. sovereignty and economic competitiveness by clarifying that the Global Tax Deal of the Organization…
U.S. Memorandum on the review of offshore wind energy projects
According to the Memorandum, the Trump Administration withdraws all areas within the Offshore Continental Shelf (OCS) from disposition for wind…
U.S. Executive Order declaring a national energy emergency
According to the Executive Order, the energy and critical minerals identification, leasing, development, production, transportation, refining, and generation capacity of…
U.S. Executive Order restoring the death penalty and protecting public safety
The Executive Order states that capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the…
U.S. Memorandum “America First Trade Policy”
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the United States Trade Representative, shall…
U.S Executive Order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)
The United States intends to withdraw from the WHO. The Presidential Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations signed…
TikTok Order: Protecting U.S. Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
U.S. President Trump intends to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national…
U.S. Executive Order in the field of international environmental agreements
According to the order, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations shall immediately submit formal written notification of the…
Summary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s initial Presidential Actions
Following his inauguration, U.S President Donald Trumps initiated a broad range of "Presidential Actions" Insight EU has listed with the…
Conference of the Presidents of the Outermost Regions: Speech by President Costa
"The outermost regions have a strategic importance for the Union. In the Atlantic. In the Caribbean Sea. In South America.…
European Citizens’ Initiative on reuse and transformation of buildings registered
Today, the European Commission registered a European Citizens' Initiative, entitled ‘HouseEurope! Power to Renovation'. The aim of the initiative is to…
New Director-General appointed in the EU Council’s General Secretariat
The EU Council today appointed Preben Aamann as the new Director-General for Communication and Information. He will start in his…
Transatlantic relations under Donald Trump: Remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič at EP debate
"The EU looks forward to working closely with the new US Administration to tackle pressing global challenges. A lot is…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Barnes Group by Apollo Global Management
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Barnes Group Inc. by…
World Economic Forum: Special Address by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"The rules of engagement between global powers are changing. We should not take anything for granted. And while some in…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Simon Hegele Group by Nippon Express Holdings
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole of Simon Hegele Group of Germany…
5th progress report on combatting trafficking in human beings in the EU
The total number of registered victims in the EU showed an increase of 41% from 7155 victims in 2021 to…
EUAA starts monitoring the application of the Common European Asylum System
The EUAA Monitoring Mechanism aims at enhancing the overall application of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) by EU Member…
Improving cross-border access to EU health data: EU Council adopts EHDS regulation
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation aims to improve individuals’ access to and control over their personal electronic health data, while…
EU Commissioner Šefčovič hosts EU-India High Level Trade and Investment Dialogue
As part of the EU-India High Level Trade and Investment Dialogue, both sides took stock at political level of progress in…
EU Commission announces €116m support package for Ukrainian children in Polish schools
In Poland, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxanna Mînzatu, unveiled today a package to aid the…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Tricentis by GTCR and Insight Partners
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Tricentis Corporation by GTCR…
EU Commission clears acquisition of business segments of Leoni by Luxshare
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of one business segment of…
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 13 – 18 January 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
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A transatlantic trade and tech agenda based on common EU and US concerns about China – EU-ISS
In both Washington and European capitals, strengthening economic security and technological resilience has become a core objective. But the EU…
EU Auditors: Consumers still affected by unjustified geo-blocking
A Special Report from the EU auditors highlights progress in addressing geo-blocking within the EU. However, enforcement remains uneven across…
NATO Allies and EU Defence Commissioner discuss defence production and security
On Monday, Secretary General, Mark Rutte welcomed the new European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, to NATO Headquarters…
Banking sector: ECB and EBA launch 2025 EU-wide stress test
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched their 2025 EU-wide stress test and released…
Main results of the Eurogroup, 20 January 2025
The Eurogroup discussed the priorities and challenges of the euro area in the context of the new European policy cycle.…
Liechtenstein: IMF staff concluding statement for the 2025 Article IV Mission
Liechtenstein has a high per capita income and a fiscal framework that has ensured no deficits since 2013, virtually no…
Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships
The joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships is signed from Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds (UK), Assistant Secretary of…
U.S. President Trump publishes his “America First” Priorities
The U.S. White House has published the priorities of U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" plans, including the withdrawal from…
Complete version of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address
As of now, a complete transcript of President Donald Trump's inauguration speech from January 20, 2025, has not been officially…
EU-Tanzania: A partnership for regional peace and prosperity
Tanzania has long been a beacon of stability and a force for peace in the Great Lakes region, which, despite…
ACER: Call to join new Expert Group on EU-wide flexibility needs assessment
ACER is establishing an Expert Group to assess flexibility needs in the EU electricity system. We are looking for professionals with expertise…
U.S. companies in Europe expect tougher transatlantic business climate, survey finds
As President Donald Trump assumes office, a new survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union…
EU Commission seeks different views on the future European Ocean Pact
Interested parties will have until February 17, 2025 to provide input. The feedback gathered will be used to shape the…
MEPs discuss how to enforce the Digital Services Act
On Tuesday, Christel Schaldemose (S&D, DK) Vice-President and Chair of the Working group on the implementation of the DSA will give a press conference…
EU and Malaysia relaunch free trade agreement negotiations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar bin Ibrahim have announced the relaunch of negotiations…
Eurojust: Branislav Boháčik starts as national member for Slovakia
Before joining Eurojust, he worked as a judicial cybercrime specialist in the international department of the Prosecutor General’s office. In…
Royalties for EU high-tech sector: EU challenges China at WTO
The EU Commission requests consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to remove unfair and illegal trade practices by China in…
Future of the European Automotive Industry: Strategic Dialogue to start on 30 January
The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on…
Countering illegal hate speech: Revised Code of Conduct as part of Digital Services Act
Brussels, 20 January 2025 The EU Commission and the European Board for Digital Services welcome...