Christopher Ball

European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
05 Apr
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
On April 5, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union and subsequently adopted a joint motion for a resolution on their position. 
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
05 Oct
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting. 
Investment Plan
08 Jun
Investment Plan
On June 8, the European Parliament discussed the mid-term review of the investment plan. Please find a summary below.
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
12 May
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
This week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg debated and adopted a joint motion for a resolution against granting market economy status to China
Commissioner Moscovici debates corporate taxation with MEPs
18 Feb
Commissioner Moscovici debates corporate taxation with MEPs
On Wednesday, the Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs discussed the recently launched corporate tax package in the European Parliament.
New bailout for Greece approved and launched
21 Aug
New bailout for Greece approved and launched
The Eurogroup met on August 14 and agreed on a new ESM macroeconomic adjustment programme for Greece, signalling the end of negotiations.
The European investment plan - A new Marshall plan for the EU?
12 Mar
The European investment plan - A new Marshall plan for the EU?
Christopher Ball examines the Juncker investment plan and asks if it can achieve the objective of unlocking public and private investment into the economy.
Juncker presents Commission Jobs, Growth and Investment Package
26 Nov
Juncker presents Commission Jobs, Growth and Investment Package
On November 26th 2014, the European Parliament held an exchange of views on the Commission Jobs, Growth and Investment Package. The plan represents the Commission attempt to return the EU to growth and jobs.
Dods EU Briefing: Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Eurogroup
04 Sep
Dods EU Briefing: Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Eurogroup
The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Eurogroup President exchange views on the Eurozone's economic situation.
27 Sep
European industry review reveals serious weaknesses
The European commission has published two industrial competitiveness reports, showing that industry's role in the EU has fallen within the last year, but that the member states have made progress on improving the bloc's business environment.