Last January 15, the European Commission disbursed €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Egypt, an important commitment of the EU-Egypt Strategic Comprehensive Partnership signed in March 2024. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: “Egypt is an important strategic partner for the European Union. Last January 15’s €1 billion payment shows both the EU’s commitment to this partnership […]
Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets
Last December 4, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, aiming to create a more integrated, efficient, and competitive financial system providing EU […]
Commission announces strategic approach to strengthen Europe’s economic security
Last December 3, the European Commission and the High Representative presented a Joint Communication on strengthening Economic Security. It outlines concrete steps to reinforce the EU’s strength and resilience in the face of growing external economic threats, while retaining our openness and commitment to international trade and investment. The Joint Communication builds on the Economic Security […]
Commission proposes to promote supplementary pensions to secure retirement income
The European Commission adopted on 20 November a package of measures to help citizens obtain an adequate income in retirement through better access to better and more efficient supplementary pensions. The aim is to complement, not replace, public pensions, which form the basis of pension systems in all Member States. The adopted package is part […]
Europeans continue to view democracy and economic power as EU’s main strengths, according to latest Flash Eurobarometer survey
According to the results of the latest Flash Eurobarometer survey on ‘EU challenges and priorities’ published today, respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law (36%) and the economic, industrial, and trading power of the EU (31%) remain the EU’s main strengths, followed by the good relationships and solidarity between the EU’s Member States (28%). When asked about values, over half […]
Eurobarometer: Europeans back social economy and call for more support
A new special Eurobarometer published on 28 October shows that 75% of Europeans recognise the importance of the social economy for the well-being of society. Social economy organisations put people, communities and the environment first and play a crucial role in addressing social challenges. A significant majority support increased support for the social economy, in […]
Discover projects aiming to transform Europe’s public libraries
A new CORDIS Synergy Info Pack presents fourteen projects from different countries, sectors and funding programmes working together towards a common goal: making Europe’s public libraries fit for the future. Public libraries have long been a fundamental pillar of Europe’s social fabric. Once seen as quiet havens for reading, today they have reinvented themselves as […]
Faster and safer instant euro payments become a reality
From today, sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer than ever. Thanks to new EU rules on instant payments, people and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds, anytime – day or night, weekdays or weekends – whether within their own country or across the euro area. Since January 2025, payment service […]
Commission proposes plan to protect EU steel industry from unfair effects of global overcapacity
The Commission has tabled a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair effects of global overcapacity, a vital step to ensure the long-term viability of a strategically crucial industry. Fulfilling the commitments set out in the EU Action Plan for Steel and Metal, the proposal maintains the principle of open trade and […]