Decision on fines for Spain and Portugal
The EU Commission is expected to provide for penalties in Spain and Portugal on Wednesday
...read moreBanking crisis in Italy
Italy’s banking system is struggling with non-performing loans totaling 360 billion Euros
...read moreTrying to reanimate the EU Stability Pact
EU-Council finds that Portugal and Spain have not taken effective action against their deficits.
...read more‘Sword of Damocles’ is hanging over Spain and Portugal
EU Commission has announced further action against deficit offenders Spain and Portugal
...read moreSlovakia takes over the EU Presidency
Following the Netherlands and against the background of the Brexit and the refugee crisis, Slovakia today takes on the EU presidency until December. For this reason, the European Commission is to meet today in Bratislava.
...read moreBrexit: Next steps and consequences for the EU
On 23 June 2016, with a majority of 51.9%, the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU.
...read moreParis Agreement on Climate Change: EU Commission promotes ratification
For a speedy ratification of the Paris climate agreement, the European Commission has presented a proposal which now requires the approval of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU countries. At the same time, the EU Member States must...
...read moreEU Commission sends Rule of law opinion to the Polish authorities
The Commission stepped up pressure on Poland to fall into line with the EU’s democratic principles
...read morePublic hearing and press talk in Brussels on the European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS)
Prior to the public hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament on Monday afternoon (23 May, 2016), cep expert Dr. Bert Van Roosebeke will inform the press about our position to the proposed EDIS Regulation. ...
...read moreEurogroup talks debt relief for Greece
An extra Eurogroup meeting on the Greek programme discussed debt and sustainability and what needs to be done there.
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