Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief
15 Feb Industry & Finance

Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa tells MEPs that EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility is a ‘vitamin’ to aid Europe's economic revival.
by Martin Banks
Taking concrete action
01 Apr Industry & Finance
Taking concrete action
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
04 Mar Industry & Finance
EU’s Energy Taxation Directive review crucial to achieving transition to a clean, carbon-free economy
How the EU's COVID recovery can accelerate the transition to a greener aviation sector
04 Mar Industry & Finance
How the EU's COVID recovery can accelerate the transition to a greener aviation sector
Schrems II ruling puts European recovery at risk PM+
15 Sep Industry & Finance
Schrems II ruling puts European recovery at risk
A European Court of Justice ruling on data exchanges is a potential ‘bombshell’ for small businesses, warns Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
23 Jul Industry & Finance
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
Iratxe García Pérez has warned that her group will not accept any watering down of conditionality on the compliance with democracy and rule of law.
How Europe can fight money laundering
20 Jul Industry & Finance
How Europe can fight money laundering
A stricter, more uniform approach to the EU’s antimoney laundering policies will be more effective in countering the financing of terrorism and other illicit activities, explains Eero Heinäluoma.
An EU citizens’ budget
10 Jul Industry & Finance
An EU citizens’ budget
The views of European citizens are conspicuously missing from the EU budget talks, yet they should be at the centre of them, argues Victor Negrescu.
EU leaders tell Member States it is ‘essential’ to agree on budget and recovery plan at summit
09 Jul Industry & Finance
EU leaders tell Member States it is ‘essential’ to agree on budget and recovery plan at summit
At least four Member States, “the Frugal Four”, remain opposed to the package, but the leaders of the main EU institutions have ratcheted up the pressure to reach an agreement in a week’s time.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Frugal Four will back EU budget and recovery plan ‘subject to concessions’
06 Jul Industry & Finance
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Frugal Four will back EU budget and recovery plan ‘subject to concessions’
The former Danish Prime Minister’s comments come ahead of a key meeting on Wednesday, where EU leaders hope to break the current impasse over the €750bn Recovery Plan and the next long-term budget.
Selection process for new European Banking Authority chief branded ‘a joke’
01 Jul Industry & Finance
Selection process for new European Banking Authority chief branded ‘a joke’
Senior German MEP Sven Giegold says that MEPs will only be able to choose from a “one-man” shortlist which also lacks gender balance.
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
19 Jun Industry & Finance
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
There can be ‘no going back’ from level of ambition expressed in the Commission package, says European Parliament President.
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
16 Jun Industry & Finance
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
Fears have emerged that Parliament will be sidelined in how the recovery package is implemented and President David Sassoli has publicly stated the institution “must be fully involved.”
A sustainable and digital Europe is what Europe’s small businesses need
11 Jun Industry & Finance
A sustainable and digital Europe is what Europe’s small businesses need
And the EU’s SME Strategy is ready to help make that a reality, explains Kerstin Jorna.
A people-focused European recovery from Coronavirus
11 Jun Industry & Finance
A people-focused European recovery from Coronavirus
If we are to emerge from this crisis strengthened, the EU must focus on delivering a society without poverty and with social justice at its core, argues Kira Marie Peter-Hansen
Putting people first in Europe's Coronavirus recovery plans
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Putting people first in Europe's Coronavirus recovery plans
If the EU wants to emerge from the crisis as a winner, then it must invest in people, not big business, argues Agnes Jongerius.
Protecting the vulnerable in the job market
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Protecting the vulnerable in the job market
In the midst of the current crisis, much remains to be done to prevent unemployment from soaring and inequalities from widening further, writes Lucia Duriš Nicholsonová.
Supporting Europe's SMEs after the COVID-19 pandemic
09 Jun Industry & Finance
Supporting Europe's SMEs after the COVID-19 pandemic
Closing the SME financing gap will help mitigate the economic effects of the Cornavirus crisis, explains Alfred Sant.
Christine Lagarde tells Europe to brace for economic crisis of ‘unprecedented scale’
09 Jun Industry & Finance
Christine Lagarde tells Europe to brace for economic crisis of ‘unprecedented scale’
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) was addressing a meeting of Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
08 Jun Industry & Finance
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
With people now shopping more online, it’s vitally important that platforms behave ethically and in a socially responsible manner, argues Maria Grapini.
European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to take on organised crime
08 Jun Industry & Finance
European Financial and Economic Crime Centre to take on organised crime
With a staff of 60 experts, the new Centre will tackle everything from fraud and corruption to money laundering and counterfeiting.
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
03 Jun Industry & Finance
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
MEPs say the delayed conference must start by September at the latest in order to bring about “effective reform” of the EU.
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
02 Jun Industry & Finance
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
Our cover star this issue is German EPP deputy David McAllister. The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair tells us why, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Almost two thirds of EU citizens have experienced financial difficulties during COVID-19 crisis, says poll
29 May Industry & Finance
Almost two thirds of EU citizens have experienced financial difficulties during COVID-19 crisis, says poll
The poll, commissioned by the European Parliament, found that some 58 percent of people have experienced financial difficulties in their own personal life since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
28 May Industry & Finance
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
The Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have rejected the notion of grants and, instead, have recommended the creation of an “emergency fund” financed by loans only.
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
28 May Industry & Finance
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
Dubbed “Next generation EU” the recovery fund is worth €750bn and is designed to help Europe’s economies and societies recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu Thought Leader
19 May Industry & Finance
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu
The EU has a unique opportunity to lead the world – but only if it remains united, writes Huawei‘s Chief EU Representative, Abraham Liu
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
19 May Industry & Finance
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.