Previsiones: 13 a 26 de enero de 2025

Síntesis de los principales temas y actos en el Consejo de la UE y en el Consejo Europeo durante la próxima quincena. Consejo de Asuntos Económicos y Financieros, 21.1.2025 La Presidencia polaca presentará su programa de trabajo. Los ministros mantendrán un debate de orientación sobre competitividad. Los ministros tomarán nota de la situación actual en … Leer más

Netherlands: EIB backs Resato to enhance hydrogen refuelling technology

Resato Resato Hydrogen Technology signs €25 million facility with EIB to finance research and development, and to expand its production capacity for the period leading up to 2027. The venture debt financing supports the expansion of Resato’s production capacity in Assen, which is expected to create more jobs in the surrounding region. The EIB loan … Leer más

Pagos digitales en la UE: preocupación por las intervenciones en los precios en el mercado de las tarjetas

El valor de los pagos digitales en ventas al por menor se ha duplicado con creces desde 2017 hasta superar 1 billón de euros. La UE interviene en la fijación de tasas para las tarjetas, pero no revisa periódicamente si sus intervenciones siguen siendo adecuadas. También hay problemas persistentes con respecto al intercambio de datos sobre … Leer más

Lebanon: statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the presidential election

The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon. This significant step marks a moment of hope and renewal for the Lebanese people. We commend the Lebanese parliamentarians for reaching a broad consensus, demonstrating responsibility. A spirit of national unity is crucial to allow the participation of … Leer más

EIB This EU guarantee-backed financing will support the reclamation of the Hrybovychi landfill, addressing long-standing environmental challenges for the city of Lviv. The funding will help improve the city’s waste management system (aligning it with EU environmental standards), minimise ecological impact and ultimately transform the Hrybovychi landfill into a green zone and park area. The … Leer más

EIT Recognized as Europe’s Top Investor in Sifted’s 2024 Ranking

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has earned the top spot as the best-performing investor in the Financial Times backed Sifted’s 2024 ranking, recognized for its exceptional support of Europe’s most promising start-ups.  This prestigious recognition places EIT ahead of 49 other leading public and private investors, including venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture … Leer más

EIOPA publishes biannual shifted risk-free rates for duration calculation in financial stability reporting – end-December 2024

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today the shifted risk-free interest rate (RFR) term structures. These term structures are applied to calculate the option-adjusted duration of technical provisions, which must be reported according to the Guidelines on reporting for financial stability purposes (Template S.38.01.11 – Duration of technical provisions). The shifted RFR … Leer más

Spain: 30 arrested in probe into €17 million VAT fraud involving luxury cars

(Spanish version below / Versión en español abajo) (Luxembourg, 7 January 2025) – In a probe led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), law enforcement authorities have dismantled a transnational criminal network involved in the sale of luxury cars while evading VAT. The estimated damage in Spain alone amounts to €17 … Leer más

Mr Paweł Wąsik takes up duties as new National Member for Poland at Eurojust

Mr Paweł Wąsik took up his duties as the new National Member for Poland at Eurojust this week. He replaces Mr Marius Skowronski and will serve a term of four years. Mr Wąsik (48) is an experienced public prosecutor who has been posted at the Agency since 2016 as Assistant to the National Member for … Leer más