Economic Governance

Women in Europe need ‘greater economic independence’ to avoid poverty

Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties…

4 years ago

EU fiscal rules and the way out of the pandemic

The European Commission adopted a Communication providing Member States with broad guidance on the conduct of fiscal policy in the…

4 years ago

EU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into force

The EU-China bilateral agreement, protecting Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force. The agreement protects around 200 iconic…

4 years ago

Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…

4 years ago

Economic policy priorities for a post-pandemic recovery

A European Parliamentary Week panel warned of the economic difficulties from the pandemic, noting that crisis could rebuild EU economies.…

4 years ago

Big Data shape and boost Europe’s digital smart future

Big data means benefits and challenges for people, businesses and the environment to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Our…

4 years ago

IMF Kristalina Georgieva: Path to recovery is highly uncertain in Europe

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, EU debates at the online debate of the European Parliamentary Week 2021.…

4 years ago

EU leaders debate stability, economic coordination and governance

The European Parliamentary Week 2021 consists of the European Semester Conference and the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and…

4 years ago

EU debates tourism industry and tries to save summer season 2021

Can Europe save summer season 2021 with all travel restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic, which have decimated the tourism…

4 years ago

President von der Leyen eudebates Global Citizen’s global recovery

President von der Leyen will join EU support to international initiative Global Citizen for global recovery. On Tuesday, 23 February…

4 years ago

SURE to fight Covid-19: €100 billion to keep people in jobs

The EU provides additional financial support to member states to protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The…

4 years ago

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization and the first African, Nigerian, female leader for…

4 years ago

Rwanda: COVID-19 pandemic pushes Rwandan economy into recession

Rwanda has fallen into its first recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic and could potentially compromise years of gains in…

4 years ago

How will grants and loans be allocated by EU Member States?

Each country will have a maximum grants envelope, determined based on a pre-defined allocation key, which takes into account population,…

4 years ago

EU plans €672.5bn of grants and loans in Recovery and Resilience Facility

The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is the biggest building block of €672.5 billion in grants and loans of the…

4 years ago

Sustainable Tourism Development accelerates social & economic recovery

Sustainable Tourism Development accelerates social and economic recovery for EU Member States as part of their national recovery and resilience…

4 years ago

Recovery and Resilience Facility: EU guidelines on Recovery plans

The European Commission presented its guidance on the implementation of ‘do no significant harm' in the context of the Recovery and Resilience…

4 years ago

Use of Energy Taxes to strengthen Developing Country Finances

On 25 January 2021 the OECD issued a document entitled Taxing Energy Use for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for energy tax and…

4 years ago

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