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The Council today approved conclusions on financial literacy. The conclusions aim to give guidance to the Commission and the member states on how to improve citizen’s knowledge and understanding of finance, in order to help them make more informed financial choices and to encourage them to invest on European financial markets.

The Council today reached an agreement (general approach) on the FASTER directive, whichsets out safer and faster procedures to obtain double taxation relief. This will help boost cross-border investment and help fight tax abuse.

European Commission Speech Online, 14 May 2024 Dear partners, dear fellow Europeans, It would have been my wish to participate in your conference in person, but other commitments prevented me from coming to ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 May 2024 A very good afternoon. I tried to sneak into the room quietly but came in at the front row, I hope I didn't disturb everything. I always like to come into the r...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 May 2024 Commissioner Simson's speech at stakeholders event on second REPowerEU anniversary

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Aena have signed a €160 million loan to finance upgrades to the passenger terminal at Palma de Mallorca International Airport. Coming under the EIB’s Transport Lending Policy, the project is considered to be a strategic element of the DORA II plan for airport regulation in Spain.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 May 2024 The Commission welcomes the general approach announced by the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council on the Commission's proposal for a Directive to make withholding tax procedures in the EU more efficient, secure and simplified.