Joint EU-American business statement on modernising customs to enhance global trade
Ahead of International Customs Day 2025, AmCham EU is reaffirming our commitment to advancing customs efficiency.
25/01/2025
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Malta: IMF Executive Board concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation
Malta has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, primarily driven by export-oriented service industries, such as tourism and online gaming. Although growth is expected to moderate, it will remain among Europe’s highest in the near term, along with tight labor markets.
22/01/2025
Excessive deficit procedure: EU Council adopts recommendations for seven countries
On 21 January 2025, the EU Council adopted recommendations for seven countries to correct their excessive deficit situation within a set time period: Belgium, France, Italy, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania. Dive into the details.
22/01/2025
Economic governance: EU Council sets fiscal expenditure paths for 21 member states
As the next step in the implementation of the EU’s new fiscal rules, the Council today adopted recommendations endorsing the first-ever medium-term fiscal-structural plans and setting the net expenditure paths for 21 member states.
22/01/2025
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 is hindered by stagnant construction investment and weak external demand. Employment remains robust, driven by lower real wages, increased immigration, higher public employment, and increased participation rates.
22/01/2025
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 rising due to strong nominal wage growth and lower inflation. This is partially offset by net exports becoming a drag on growth as higher imports from increased consumption outpace exports hindered by weak Euro Area demand.
22/01/2025
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 on competitiveness. They took note of the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Council adopted recommendations on 21 national medium-term fiscal-structural plans as well as recommendations for seven member states that are currently under an excessive deficit procedure.
22/01/2025
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 LLC and Insight Venture Management, LLC, all of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the information technology, software and computer services sectors.
21/01/2025
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 LEONI AG of Germany by Luxshare Limited of China; and of joint control of another business segment of Leoni by Luxshare and Mr Stefan Pierer of Austria. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacturing of wiring and electronic equipment for motor vehicles.
21/01/2025
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 13 – 18 January 2025
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21/01/2025
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 the macroeconomic scenarios. This year’s exercise is designed to provide valuable input for assessing the resilience of the European banking sector in the current uncertain and changing macroeconomic environment.
20/01/2025