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News The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has released an updated analysis showing that EU+ countries continue to receive fewer applications for asylum, compared to the seven-year peak of last autumn. In contrast, the number of cases pending at first instance in the EU+ reached levels not seen since the migration crisis of 2015-2016.

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) announced support for a €271 million businesses financing scheme to enable industrial companies across Egypt to cut pollution, improve energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use, scale up circular economy business practices, and strengthen environmental standards.

European Commission Speech Lisbon, 01 Jul 2024 Dear Mr President [of the National Parliament, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco], Dear Pascal [Lamy], Dear Young Citizens of Europe, Ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoo...

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo the European Investment Bank today confirmed support for a new USD 350 million regional private sector investment fund managed by SPE Capital.

EIOPA has decided to supplement its Decision of 10 June 2021 on collaboration between supervisory authorities with a new annex dedicated to supervisory cooperation for when a (re)insurance undertaking relocates within the EU.

Vacancy notice for the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) - COM/2024/20107 francesco Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:08 Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:00 The European Commission has published the vacancy notice for the European Data Protection Supervisor. Closing date for the submission of applications is 4 July 2024 at 12.00 (midday) 1 More information

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement for €300 million with Banco BPI. This operation aims to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps, and public sector entities in Portugal, with a focus on climate action and environmental sustainability projects.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jul 2024 Today, the Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary findings that its “pay or consent” advertising model fails to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Banca Etica President Anna Fasano have signed a €60 million agreement with the main goals of promoting labour market integration and better services for refugees, making it easier for women-led companies to access finance and supporting projects in cohesion regions. The operation is expected to help stimulate €165 million of investment in the real economy, creating a lasting positive impact on society.