EIB Global, the arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) devoted to activities outside the European Union, has unlocked €76 million to further support the modernisation of Serbia’s education and sustainable transport infrastructure. This includes a €40 million loan to build, renovate and equip educational facilities across the country. Most of the investments will be made in regional training centres that offer upper secondary vocational training and education. These infrastructure improvements will provide modern learning conditions and improve the quality of education, while also increasing productivity and employability in the country.

Infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR) is a major risk for the profitability and survival of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), according to a joint report by the EUIPO, through the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report ‘Risks of Illicit Trade in Counterfeits to Small and Medium-Sized Firms’, released on Tuesday 31 January also shows that SMEs whose intellectual property is violated are 34 % less likely to survive after 5 years.

New Q&As available iris.hude@esma… 03 February 2023 Fund Management Innovation and Digital Prospectus Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today updated its Questions and Answers on the following topics: DLT Pilot Regulation Prospectus Regulation application of the UCITS Directive 03/02/2023 ESMA70-460-189 Q&As DLT Pilot Regulation 03/02/2023 ESMA31-62-1258 Q&As on the Prospectus Regulation 03/02/2023 ESMA34-43-392 Q&A on the application of the UCITS Directive

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At its January 2023 meeting, EMA’s Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) re-elected Emiel Van Galen from the Botanicals and Novel Foods at the...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) launched its annual EIB Investment Survey at an event organised with the Croatian National Bank today. The survey interviewed over 12 000 companies across the European Union (including 481 in Croatia) and 800 US firms. Keynote speeches by EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, Governor of the Croatian National Bank Boris Vujčić and Croatian Minister of Finance Marko Primorac, as well as presentations by Director of the EIB Economics Department Debora Revoltella, described the state of the Croatian economy, companies’ perceptions of the challenges they face and opportunities provided by Croatia’s accession to the euro and Schengen areas.

European Commission Commissioners' weekly activities Brussels, 03 Feb 2023 (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites   Lundi 6 février 2023 La Présidente Mme Ursula von der Leyen reçoit M. Werner Hoyer,...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Feb 2023 European Commission publishes analytical reports on Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia's alignment with the EU acquis The European Commission has published its analy...

European Commission Statement Kyiv, 03 Feb 2023 Mr President, dear Volodymyr, Thank you very much for hosting us here at this Summit in Kyiv. I often say that Ukraine is a true inspiration for Europe. And thi...