EIB European Investment Bank and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna seal new financing agreement worth PLN 2.25 billion (over €525 million). EIB loan will support Poland’s energy transition, helping strengthen economic competitiveness and security. The European Investment Bank (EIB) granted PLN 2.25 billion to Poland’s top utility PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) to support renewable energy production. The favourable loan … Leer más
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EIOPA considers FSC to be compliant with recommendation on supervisory review process
On the 13 January 2025, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) recommended that Bulgaria’s Financial Supervision Commission (FSC – Комисия за финансов надзор) review its supervisory review process for assessing (re)insurance undertakings’ and groups solvency positions. EIOPA’s Recommendation aimed at ensuring – under a prospective and risk-based approach proportionate to the nature, scale … Leer más
Gas supply: MEPs advocate storage refill flexibility to bring down prices
The draft law adopted on Thursday seeks to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.
InnoNext Opens Doors for EIT Talent and Startups Across Europe
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community can now engage in a new matchmaking platform designed to foster cross-sector innovation. InnoNext, a collaborative initiative powered by the European Innovation Council (EIC), opens fresh opportunities for EIT Community members to participate in fully funded Innovation Internships across Europe. Through this platform, graduates from EIT Label programmes and EIT-supported startups can access tailored placements … Leer más
European Peace Facility: Council adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces
The Council adopted a seventh assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova to modernise the country’s short-range air defence capabilities. The adopted assistance measure is worth €20 million, and will finance short-range air defence launchers and missiles. Earlier on 7 April, the Council … Leer más
Border security: MEPs endorse gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed plans to gradually roll out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders.
Investigation ‘Fuel family’: EPPO seizes €20 million from criminal gang dedicated to VAT fraud
(Luxembourg, 23 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bologna, Naples and Rome (Italy) today seized assets worth €20 million, including a tourism resort and over 150 properties, following an investigation code-named ‘Fuel family’ into a criminal gang alleged to have imported fuel to the Italian market while systematically evading VAT. At … Leer más
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the Eurogroup at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC
President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, will be in Washington this week to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting as well as in a range of IMF … Leer más
Informe anual del CEPD de 2024: proteger los datos personales en un panorama cambiante
Bruselas, 23 de abril – El Comité Europeo de Protección de Datos (CEPD) ha publicado su informe anual de 2024. El informe ofrece una visión general del trabajo del CEPD realizado en 2024 y reflexiona sobre hitos importantes, como la adopción de la estrategia 2024-2027, el aumento de los dictámenes de coherencia del artículo 64, apartado 2, … Leer más
EIB EIB Advisory assists Growthfund in assessing climate risks for key ports in Greece. EIB provides targeted advisory services as part of its commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments. Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) will help ports protect against potential climate-change related hazards. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to Growthfund, Greece’s … Leer más