The European Commission is today launching the first call for proposals to bring together buyers and suppliers under the Critical Raw Materials Mechanism. Through a dedicated platform, buyers of critical raw materials will be able to aggregate demand and get in touch with suppliers, financial institutions and storage providers. The Critical Raw Materials Mechanism forms […]
Council agrees its position on the legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine
The Council today agreed its position on the legal framework for implementing the European Council’s agreement to grant Ukraine a loan of €90 billion for the years 2026-2027. The Council now aims to reach an agreement with the European Parliament quickly so that the first payment can be disbursed at the beginning of the second […]
PhD – Copenhagen Business School – Denmark
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a doctoral scholarship in political science and political economy. The scholarship will be based in the Department of International Economics, Government, and Business (EGB). The scholarship will focus on studying the relationship between business interests and political processes and their social implications. Research, with one or more positions, will […]
Internships – World Bank – Washington DC and others
The World Bank offers internships to young people interested to learn more about the economic and social issues that affect people’s lives around the world. The programme offers opportunities for study and work that provide hands-on experience in an international environment. Eligibility Students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries or countries of operations. Candidates must possess […]
European Semester Spring Package provides policy guidance to enhance the EU’s competitiveness and resilience, and maintain sound public finances
The Commission is providing policy guidance to Member States under the 2024 European Semester Spring Package to build a robust and future-proof economy that secures competitiveness, resilience and long-term prosperity for all, while maintaining sound public finances, in the face of a challenging geopolitical environment. The EU is determined to take further steps to enhance its long-term competitiveness, […]
Summer 2023 Economic Forecast
The EU economy continues to grow, albeit with reduced momentum. The forecast revises growth in the EU economy down to 0.8% in 2023, from 1% projected in the Spring Forecast, and 1.4% in 2024, from 1.7%. It also revises growth in the euro area down to 0.8% in 2023 (from 1.1%) and 1.3% in 2024 […]
EU leaders call for strong European financial architecture
The Euro Summit was held in inclusive format with all 27 EU leaders present, focusing on the economic and financial situation of the European Union. EU leaders also discussed the coordination of fiscal policies, the EU’s economic governance framework and the financial architecture of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Economic outlook In a statement, […]
Eurobarometer: 3 out of 4 Spaniards support more decision-making at EU level
From the Spanish point of view, Spain’s main problem is inflation, followed by the economic situation. The European Commission’s representative in Spain published on 23 March the results of the latest Spanish Standard Eurobarometer. The survey, conducted in January-February this year, showed that inflation is the most important issue for Spaniards, with a greater sense […]
European Comission publishes the Winter Economic forecast for Spain
Spain weathered relatively well the negative shocks unleashed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022. The resilience of the economy was underpinned by the strong rebound in tourism over the summer season and dynamism of private consumption, also supported by positive labour market developments. Compared to the Autumn Forecast, growth for 2022 is […]