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The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise of Spain have signed a framework finance agreement to implement the Regional Resilience Fund (in Spanish Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica). The Fund, led by the Ministry of the Economy and in which the Autonomous Communities will play a key role in the selection of projects to be financed, will spur environmental, and social investments in the Spanish Autonomous Communities, and will channel financing of the Next Generation EU loans under the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jun 2024 Dear President Vasco Cordeiro, Dear Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, distinguished members, dear friends of innovation,   My thanks for the invitation to discuss th...

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The Council has agreed its position on a proposal to enhance Europol’s role in fighting migrant smuggling.

“Equality is good for society and everyone in society,” says Director General Ana Gallego of Justice and Consumers. “We need to counter the narratives that gender equality is a zero-sum game – that’s why evidence-based policymaking is crucial to win the hearts and minds of people.” Director General (DG) Gallego visited EIGE for the first time since taking up her duties. This visit took place on the occasion of EIGE’s 42nd Management Board meeting in Vilnius (Lithuania). DG Gallego emphasises the need to keep our eyes on the ball for gender equality – now and in the future. Under the current...

The Council agreed on a negotiating mandate on the review of the crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework for banks.

The Council has agreed on a proposal to simplify certain reporting requirements in the field of financial services and investment support.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jun 2024 Good afternoon,  Thank you very much for the invitation to speak today.  Congratulations to Bruegel and all the authors for the publication of the Paris Report ...