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The EIB Group (European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund) has invested €530 million in senior and mezzanine tranches of a new Banco Santander asset-backed securitisation operation. The EIB Group's investment in “Santander Consumo 6 consumer credit securitisation fund” will support Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps, enabling Banco Santander to channel close to €1.2 billion to the real economy.

Maritime safety: Council adopts position to strengthen the European Maritime Safety Agency.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 18 Jun 2024 Le dialogue mené avec la Commission et les autorités de protection des consommateurs conduit Vinted à améliorer l'information sur les prix et la transparence p...

News The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has published an updated common analysis of the situation in Afghanistan. The newly published Country Guidance, unanimously endorsed by the 27 EU Member States, confirms that Afghan women and girls and other vulnerable groups remain at risk of persecution in their country. 

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Jun 2024 The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a consultancy firm in two Member States.

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Refugee status: a Member State is not required automatically to recognise refugee status granted in another Member State

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Refugee status: a Member State is not required automatically to recognise refugee status granted in another Member State

Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Hamm Area of Freedom, Security and Justice The granting of refugee status in a Member State precludes the extradition of the person concerned to his or her country of origin

Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Hamm Area of Freedom, Security and Justice The granting of refugee status in a Member State precludes the extradition of the person concerned to his or her country of origin