The European Commission today released the results of a Eurobarometer survey on passenger rights in the European Union (EU). According to the survey, 43% of EU citizens who have travelled by air, long-distance rail, coach, ship or ferry in the previous 12 months (‘travellers’) know that the EU has put in place rights for passengers. […]
Digitalisation – a key challenge for SMEs in the Mediterranean region
The benefits of digitalisation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are multiple, allowing them to boost competitiveness, expand market access and improve customer relations. In an information report adopted at its December plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) considers it necessary to support the digital transformation of SMEs with measures adapted to […]
Capital Markets Union: Council adopts legislative reforms
The Council has adopted a set of legislative reforms which are part of progress towards the capital markets union. The texts concern: the creation of a new category of benchmarks contributing to sustainable finance; transparency obligations for sustainable investments; a new prudential framework for investment firms; a harmonised framework for covered bonds; rules promoting access […]
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
Access to the official webpage and the social networks The Agency implements the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes focusing on SME support, innovation and the single market. The Agency is responsible for developing and implementing the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes in the fields of SME support, […]
European Training Foundation
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: The ETF supports human development in neighbouring countries Director: Cesare Onestini Established in: 1994 Number of staff: 130 Location: Turin (Italy) In the context of EU external relations, the European Training Foundation (ETF) helps neighbouring countries make the most of their people’s abilities and […]
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Overview Role: to improve investor protection and promote stable, orderly financial markets Chair: Verena Ross Executive Director: Natasha Cazenave Members: National authorities responsible for securities markets in each EU country. Non-voting members: European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), European Systemic Risk […]