Economy

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

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women

The impact of COVID-19 on women has increased gender disparities in the EU, underscoring society’s reliance on women both on…

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

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

East Asian countries led economic recovery in last quarter of 2020

Without the resilience of the economies of East Asia and the Pacific, there would have been no global trade recovery…

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

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

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

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

UN warns against ‘backsliding’ in Ukraine

Although a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine has led to a significant decrease in civilian casualties, the overall situation remains fragile.…

4 years ago

Ukraine focus on EU goals to reinforce economic integration

The 7th session of the European Union-Ukraine Association Council focused on several areas of interest: political reforms, rule of law…

4 years ago

Impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, health and food systems

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public…

4 years ago

Cancelling ECB public debt is inconceivable: Christine Lagarde

A letter signed by 100 economists suggests cancelling of the ECB public debt and Christine Lagarde says that this is…

4 years ago

Grants and loans: What the Recovery EU money will be invested in

Grants and loans of €672.5 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility is the key tool in European Recovery plan in response…

4 years ago

Eurosystem accepts climate change-related sustainable investments

Eurosystem central banks aim to start climate-related disclosures for these types of portfolios of sustainable investments within two years. The…

4 years ago

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