EU Commission approves €1.3bn restructuring State aid for airline SAS
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Denmark and Sweden's plans to grant Scandinavian Airlines System AB (‘SAS') restructuring…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Dragon LNG by Shell and VTTI
The transaction relates primarily to the operation of an LNG regasification, import and storage terminal in the UK.
La Commission autorise l’acquisition de Perfesco par EDF et SGIF
La transaction concerne principalement le marché des services de gestion multi-technique visant à améliorer l'efficacité énergétique de bâtiments et d'installations…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Purmo by Apollo
The transaction relates primarily to the indoor climate comfort solutions sector.
EU Commission clears acquisition of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes by Cogne Acciai Speciali
The transaction relates primarily to the manufacturing of stainless-steel and nickel alloy products.
Italy: EU Commission receives 6th RRF payment request
On Friday, the Commission has received Italy's sixth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) for €8.5 billion, of which…
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad: EU Council adds people and companies to sanctions list
The EU Council decided on Friday to list six individuals and three entities responsible for participating in the financing of…
Belarus: New EU restrictions target trade, services, transport, and circumvention
The EU Council today adopted restrictive measures targeting the Belarusian economy, in view of the regime’s involvement in Russia’s illegal,…
Illegal Israeli settlements: EU condemns announcement by Finance Minister Smotrich
The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the announcement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that five Israeli outposts…
Egypt-EU investment conference announces €1bn in Macro-Financial Assistance
At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt…
Competition in virtual worlds and Generative AI: Speech by EVP Margrethe Vestager
"A major risk we see is big tech players leveraging their market power across different markets within their ecosystem. Concentration…
Sanctions against Russia’s war: EU lists two individuals and four entities
The EU Council today decided to impose restrictive measures against two individuals and four entities responsible for actions undermining or…
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine on 27 June 2024
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) that an external radiation…
IMF: Crypto as a Marketplace for Capital Flight
This IMF paper shows how cryptocurrency markets can fuel cross-border capital flight by serving as marketplaces that match counterparts with…
Mosquito eradication: EU Commission authorises Chikungunya vaccine
The Commission has today authorised the first-ever vaccine against Chikungunya virus - a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
Bruegel: Divergent economic dynamics grind down the Franco-German EU axis
France must face up finally to its fiscal failings – and can no longer rely on German indulgence.
DSA: EU Commission requests information from online marketplaces Temu and Shein
The EU Commission is requesting Temu and Shein to provide more information on the measures they have taken to comply…
FinCEN proposes rule to modernize financial institutions’ AML/CFT programs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a proposed rule to strengthen and modernize financial institutions’ anti-money…
IAEA DG Grossi to World Bank: Global Consensus Calls for Nuclear Expansion, This Needs Financial Support
Speaking with members of the World Bank Group Executive Board in Washington, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi shared the…
Energy Charter Treaty: EU puts an end to intra-EU arbitration proceedings
The EU has taken the final step to exit the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a multilateral trade and investment agreement applicable…
Kosten des Klimawandels – Neuste Erkenntnisse aus der Forschung
Die Kosten des Klimawandels für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft werden in den kommenden Jahren und Jahrzehnten immens sein. Die Folgen sind…
Moldova: IMF Board concludes reviews of several financial facilities
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses an additional €1.9bn in pre-financing
The new funding will support Ukraine's macro-financial stability as it implements critical long-term structural reforms under the Ukraine Plan, Ukraine's…
Norway: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
Norway's Real GDP growth slowed notably in 2023, as tight financial conditions dampened private consumption and investment. The labor market…
United States of America: IMF Staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
The U.S. economy has proven itself to be robust, dynamic, and adaptable to changing global conditions. Activity and employment continue…
Ukraine: IMF Board completes 4th review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
Ukraine’s performance remains strong under the EFF despite challenging conditions. All quantitative performance criteria for end-March were met, and all…
European Universities Initiative: New funding for additional European alliances
The EU Commission has announced the results of the 2024 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities Initiative which provides support to…
Serbia: Hungary to open new chapters in accession negotiations
Hungary will hold inter-governmental talks with all five Western Balkans membership candidates as part of its bid to speed up…
EIOPA: Europe’s insurance and pension fund sectors resilient amid tense risks
27 June 20243 min read The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today...
Germany: EU Commission endorses €30.3bn modified RRP, including REPowerEU
The EU Commission has given a positive assessment of Germany's modified recovery and resilience plan (RRP), which includes a REPowerEU…
Conclusions and appointments of the European Council on 27 June 2024
EU leaders have agreed on appointments and nominations for the EU's top jobs and adopted the strategic agenda for 2024-2029,…
Re-energising Europe’s global green reach – Bruegel Policy Brief
The EU’s green reach strategy will need to use a broad range of levers to build equitable partnerships that will…
European Council: The Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 adopted 27 June 2024
The European Council adopted the Strategic Agenda for the European Union 2024 - 2029. Get an insight into the strategy…
ComPAct High-Level Conference: Speech by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira
"Imagine a Europe where you have access to high quality public services, wherever you live. Not just schools and hospitals,…
VP Šuica about challenges and opportunities of longevity in Europe
"Europe is experiencing a demographic revolution. Our age pyramid is changing, with more people aged over 65 and a significant…
Speech by EVP Margrethe Vestager at the Forum Europa
"In June 2023, we adopted our European economic security strategy. Few concepts embrace as many paradoxes as this one. Putting…
EVP Vestager at the conference “Protecting competition in a changing world”
"The debate on the role of competition policy is often framed as an opposition. Does competition enforcement enhance our competitiveness,…
Climate Reality Leadership: EU Commissioner Hoekstra visits Rome
EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra meets in Rome with government representatives and stakeholders to discuss the path towards decarbonisation. He…
Energy Infrastructure Forum: EU Commission adopts cost-sharing guidance for offshore energy
The 10th Energy Infrastructure Forum kicks off today in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the presence of Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, who delivered a…
EU Commission authorizes acquisition of Universidad Europea by EFMS and Permira
The EU Commission concluded that the planned concentration would not raise competition concerns, given that the companies are not present…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by WBD, TWDC, and FOX
The EU Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given that the joint venture will have…
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Digital Europe Programme: EU Commission launches stakeholder consultation
The consultation seeks to gain insights into the needs of stakeholders related to the digital transformation, DIGITAL's benefits and possible…
EU Commission publishes its Science, Research and Innovation (R&I) Performance report
The EU Commission has published the 2024 edition of the Science, Research and Innovation (R&I) Performance report (SRIP). Over the past two…
European Council: Doorstep answer by Viktor Orbán on the EU leadership proposal
The following remarks were recorded during Viktor Orbán's doorstep at the European Council. The transcription was done by Word, the…
Energy Charter Treaty: EU notifies its withdrawal
With the two decisions adopted on 30 May 2024, the Council of the European Union gave the final green light for the…
European Council: Opening remarks by Charles Michel and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Opening remarks by President Michel Opening remarks by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council,...
European Council: Doorstep remarks by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave an introductory statement upon his arrival at the European Council in Brussels.