Euro area citizens are invited to submit ideas and comments online “ECB Listens” event for civil society to take place in Brussels on 26 March Further Eurosystem listening events to follow, organised by national central banks The European Central Bank (ECB) and the 19 euro area national central banks, which together form the Eurosystem, are […]
Read MorePRIMA Programme Call 2020 Information day at the University of Almería
On the occasion of the opening of PRIMA 2020, the University of Almeria has offered an information day. On February 26th, the PRIMA call: sections 1 and 2, was presented at the University of Almeria in an information day. PRIMA, as explained in the 2020 call, aims to promote research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge […]
Read MoreCouncil extends the mandates of six EU Special Representatives
The EU Special Representatives (EUSRs) promote the EU’s policies and interests in troubled regions and countries and play an active role in efforts to consolidate peace, stability and the rule of law. The EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), in the regions concerned. They […]
Read MoreFuture EU-UK Partnership: European Commission receives mandate to begin negotiations with the UK
The Council adopted yesterday, 25 th of March, a decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a new partnership with the UK, and formally nominating the Commission as EU negotiator. The Council also adopted negotiating directives which constitute a mandate to the Commission for the negotiations. Future partnership The EU wishes to establish an ambitious, […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission support in view of the new Coronavirus situation (COVID-19)
The European Commission is working around the clock to support EU Member States and strengthen international efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. In addition, not only does the EU bring support to the Member states, but also co-finances the delivery of more protective equipment to China. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, and European […]
Read MoreEU priorities for the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council
From 24 February to 13 March 2020 the EU will participate actively in the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC43) taking place in Geneva, taking a strong stance in the protection and promotion of Human Rights and against any attempts to redefine human rights in international law and international human rights standards. […]
Read MoreCouncil sets its priorities for the 2021 EU budget
The Council adopted the following conclusions setting out its priorities for the 2021 EU budget: The Council underlines that the budgetary procedure for 2021 will be the first in the new programming period 2021-2027. In this regard, the budget will play an important role in the development and delivery of the Union’s objectives and priorities. […]
Read MoreFinancial statements of the ECB for 2019
ECB profit increased by €0.8 billion to €2.4 billion in 2019 (2018: €1.6 billion) and is distributed in full to national central banks Net interest income on securities held for monetary policy purposes: €1.4 billion (2018: €1.2 billion) ECB’s Balance Sheet grew to €457 billion (2018: €447 billion) The European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) audited financial […]
Read MoreGeneral Affairs Council, 25 February 2020
The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. Agenda highlights Ministers will start preparations for the European Council on 26-27 March by discussing […]
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