The UfM conference on Blue Finance aims at: Providing an overview of the current investment opportunities for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean Blue Economy and Offering practical guidance on the procedures to follow; 2. Discussing the enabling conditions (policy/regulatory environment; technical assistance; etc.), to attract funding 3. Organising direct networking opportunities and matchmaking sessions […]
Recovery plans: MEPs push for wise use of money, democratic oversight
Countries should use the more than €700 billion available under EU recovery plans to adapt to new social and economic realities, MEPs say. The EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility was set up at the height of the Covid-19 crisis to help EU countries support struggling businesses and people. While the EU’s economy rebounded in 2021 after […]
PhD Scholarships in Economics, Finance & Management in Portugal
Offer description The Business Research Unit (BRU-Iscte) is awarding 4 doctoral grants, funded directly by FCT (National Foundation for Science and Technology) under the Protocol UIDP/00315/2020. These grants are open to PhD candidates in one of our 3 doctoral programmes (PhD in Economics, PhD in Finance, PhD in Management) either: candidates that are now applying […]
¿What is the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin)?
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) is responsible for EU policy in three main areas: economic policy, taxation issues and the regulation of financial services. How does Ecofin work? The Ecofin Council is made up of the economic and finance ministers from all member states. Relevant European Commissioners also participate in meetings. There are […]
State aid: Commission to further facilitate implementation of aid measures promoting the green and digital transition
The European Commission is inviting Member States and all other interested parties to comment on certain proposed amendments to the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). The purpose of the proposed revision is to reflect the changes to various sets of State aid Guidelines, which are currently being reviewed and to further facilitate public support for the EU’s green and […]
Assistant Professor in Finance (areas of Corporate Finance or Financial Markets) in Czech Republic
Masaryk University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 5,500 employees. Benefits 3-year initial contract, with possible extension and tenure-track. Possibility of subsidized university housing and relocation support. Friendly international working […]
Financial Assistant in the European Medicines Agency
The European Medicines Agency (EMA), also referred as ‘the Agency’, is looking to recruit financial assistants in Administration and Corporate Management Division (A Division) who will provide support to the financial activities of the Agency for the overall processing of financial transactions (revenue and/or expenditure), ensuring high financial standards for the Agency and the provision […]
EIB joins forces with DLL to provide up to €400 million to finance the investments of SMEs in Spain and Italy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €200 million in financing to DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology, and wholly owned subsidiary of Rabobank, to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contribute to a greener economy. As part of the agreement, DLL will provide a further €200 million, meaning that €400 million […]