EU Commission: proposed 2024 budget at 189 billion. “Spending and investments that can make a difference”. Support to Ukraine
REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE —
EU-Ukraine: reception of refugees. Schmit (Commission), temporary protection will guarantee housing, work, health and education to those fleeing war
European Commission: Iceland and Norway first non-EU countries to join InvestEU
EU-US: European Commission, Dombrovskis announces agreement on recommendations against forced labour
STATEMENT —
EU Commission: Dombrovskis, “energy and inflation are still major economic challenges. Prudent fiscal policies and investments needed”
ANALYSIS —
EU: the economy contained the shockwave of the war. But “risk factors” abound
di Gianni BorsaThe European Commission released its Spring Economic Forecast. Declining energy prices and inflation are a breath of fresh air for…
Spring forecast —
EU Commission: lower energy prices lift growth outlook. Unemployment at record low
Spring forecast —
EU Commission: Gentiloni, “recession avoided”. Economic outlook improves. “Stand ready to respond to any future shocks”
EU Commission: “corruption, zero tolerance”. Proposals to strengthen rules and prevention
EU: new aid to Democratic Republic of Congo for nutrition, water and healthcare
PRESS CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS —
