Financial sector: preventing the next crisis

New legislation for pan-European supervision of credit rating agencies and a public debate on how financial institutions are managed. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 03/06/2010

Russia's accession to WTO and China's role in world economy were discussed in Vilnius

On 2 June in Vilnius, Lithuania‘s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė and Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization Rufus H. Yerxa discussed the main issues on the international trade policy agenda, Russia‘s WTO accession and the changing role of China in the world economy. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 03/06/2010

Globalisation fund: Budgets Committee backs aid to Spain and Ireland

2157 former construction workers in Spain and 598 ex-employees at the Irish crystal glass company Waterford Crystal with suppliers could get €11 million in EU globalisation adjustment fund aid for training, self-employment and professional orientation under plans approved by the Budgets Committee on Wednesday. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 03/06/2010

Commission rewards Europe's best green businesses

Companies from the UK, Belgium, Germany and Spain have won the 2010 European Business Awards for the Environment. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 03/06/2010

Fisheries reform: firm backing for research but differing views on quotas

The planned overhaul of EU fisheries policy should devolve more powers to regions, protect small coastal fleets and boost aquaculture, said MEPs and members of national parliaments on Tuesday. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 02/06/2010

First JESSICA fund loan agreement signed with Lithuania’s Šiaulių bankas

The first in a series of loan agreements for energy efficiency investments in multi-apartment buildings was signed today between the European Investment Bank (EIB), as manager of the JESSICA holding fund in Lithuania, and Šiaulių bankas. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 01/06/2010

Estonia's euro

Despite the current economic crisis and tensions in the euro, Estonia is set to adopt the single currency in January. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 27/05/2010

'Polluter pays' principle for banks

Commission proposes a bank tax to cover the costs of winding down banks that go bust. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 27/05/2010

Strong EIB support for new energy investments in Greece

The European Investment Bank will provide a total of EUR 400 million to Hellenic Petroleum SA in order to increase the production of cleaner fuels via the upgrading of the Elefsina refinery. more »

Business And Eeconomics

Published: 26/05/2010

The promotion of the electric vehicle in Europe, under examination

European ministers meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in Brussels at the final Competitiveness Council to be held during the six months of the Spanish Presidency, which has an agenda laden with important issues such as the electric vehicle, the European patent system and national R+D investment goals. more »