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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Jul 2024 Sweden officially joins the European Public Prosecutor's Office Today, the Commission adopted the decision confirming Sweden's participation in the European Pub...

With its two separate funds, this package is intended to finance: The energy and climate transition with small and medium-sized onshore wind and solar photovoltaic projects, mainly in France, targeted at private companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-caps and special purpose vehicles. These investments of less than €50 million each from an overall allocation of €400 million will make it possible to deploy around 649 MW of renewable electricity generation capacity. Rail and sustainable mobility, with the goal of financing infrastructure and public transport with an allocation of €200 million. This initiative targets rail modernisation, renewal and development projects and urban mobility in France and other European countries (purchase and refurbishment of freight and passenger rail rolling stock, electric buses, trams, metro trains, etc.). These investments aim to develop sustainable transport and modal shift to limit the use of passenger cars and promote clean transport in France.

Tuesday, 16 July Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 15 July 2024.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The EU and Jordan issued a joint press statement following their 15th Association Council meeting.

Eurogroup issued a statement on the fiscal stance for the euro area in 2025.

The Council sanctioned five persons and three entities over serious human rights abuses against Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.