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 […]
Internships at the World Bank
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. The Bank Internship Programme offers graduate students an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience […]
European Semester Spring Package 2022
The European Commission’s 2022 European Semester Spring Package provides Member States with support and guidance two years on from the first impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the midst of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Spring 2022 Economic Forecast projects the EU economy to continue growing in 2022 and 2023. However, while the EU economy […]
ECOSOC Youth Forum
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will be held on 7 and 8 April 2021. It will be a virtual event focusing on “COVID-19 recovery: Youth taking action for a sustainable future” and bringing on board young people from around the world to engage in a dialogue with Member States and other actors on concrete actions […]
Winter 2021 Economic Forecast
Europe remains in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic. The resurgence in the number of cases, together with the appearance of new, more contagious strains of the coronavirus, have forced many Member States to reintroduce or tighten containment measures. At the same time, the start of vaccination programmes throughout the EU provides grounds for cautious […]