ASEM Cultural Festival 2019 under the theme “Asia & Europe: Cultures Connect” will celebrate the diversity of traditional and contemporary cultural creativity in Asia and Europe, emphasising artistic and creative synergies between musicians, dancers and artists who today have increasing opportunities for creative encounters and dialogue. The ASEM Cultural Festival is an official side event […]
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Inflation and unemployment in the Euro area – November 2019
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.0% Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 1.0% in November 2019, up from 0.7% in October according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, food, alcohol & tobacco is expected […]
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EU and Republic of Korea consultation on security and defense
Last November 2019, the Republic of Korea and the European Union held their third security and defence dialogue, in Seoul. They discussed regional security issues, recent defence policy developments and bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and defence. The participants underlined the importance of the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Republic […]
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Europeans show record support for the euro
More than three in four citizens think that the single currency is good for the European Union, according to the latest Eurobarometer results. This is the highest support since surveys began in 2002. According to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey on the euro area, 76% of respondents think the single currency is good […]
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Josep Borrell assumes the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission
On 1 December, Josep Borrell assumed the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. Josep Borrell, former Foreign Minister of Spain, assumed the post as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission, headed by new […]
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The climate change, the first priority for Europeans
Combating climate change should be Parliament’s top priority, new Eurobarometer reveals, highlighting youth-led climate protests as great influencers. Eurobarometer “Combating climate change and preserving our environment, oceans and biodiversity” should be the European Parliament’s (EP) biggest priority, EU citizens say in a new Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the EP and conducted in October 2019, and […]
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European farmers will receive 467 million euros
The European Commission will reimburse €467 million to European farmers, in line with the regulation published today. Originally deducted from the 2019 budget for farmers’ income support under the common agricultural policy (CAP), this amount was dedicated to this year’s agricultural crisis reserve. The amount reserved in case of crisis was not needed in 2019 even though […]
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European Documentation Centre specialists to meet in Florence
An important training seminar for the international network of European Documentation Centres (EDC) will take place in Florence on 2nd and 3rd December, with the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) as co-host. The event will bring more than 300 information specialists to Florence and Villa Salviati. Among the distinguished guests and participants will […]
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EIB and Be-Spoke Capital provide long term financing opportunities for SMEs and mid-caps in Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested up to €61 million of Alhambra SME Funding 2019-1 DAC (Alhambra 2019-1), the first-ever securitisation of loans , originated by Be-Spoke Capital, a new direct lending platform. This newly established platform will support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps with long-term financing opportunities that complement the offer of traditional lenders. […]
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