EU Economy and Finance

Ready for European Green Bonds? ???? Starting Dec 21, the EU's new voluntary standard aims to boost funding for sustainable projects ?? with greater transparency and accountability. Find out how at https://lnkd.in/dUe48XWp

In the early hours of Saturday 16 November, the European Parliament and Council of the EU agreed on the annual EU Budget 2025, strengthened by the MFF revision! ?? ?? It will amount to €199.4 billion and will allow to deliver on the EU’s political priorities and address urgent crises such as recent floods, all while reinforcing EU flagship programs like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe. The Commissioner for the Budget, Johannes Hahn, and the Director General of DG Budget, Stéphanie Riso, have contributed to finding this agreement together – the negotiations were tough but fair and they managed to strike a great balance that will serve EU citizens well. This was likely the last annual budget negotiation of Commissioner Hahn, who is concluding his term as Budget Commissioner – thank you for your excellent cooperation working on the EU budget! Learn more: https://europa.eu/!kgppth

We have presented today the first #EuropeanSemester Autumn Package since the ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU's new economic governance framework entered into force in April 2024. It is an essential step in delivering on the objectives of the reform to make the framework simpler, more transparent and effective, with greater national ownership. Swipe left to learn more about the Autumn Package!???? ?? Press Release: https://europa.eu/!QVKqGJ ?? All documents of the 2024 European Semester Autumn package: https://europa.eu/!rMQBmW ?

India's economic surge: from regional to global player! The special topic of the ?? Autumn 2024 #ECForecast presents a snapshot of the Indian economy, highlighting its structural characteristics, recent developments, and the challenges that have so far hindered its deeper integration into the global economy. It also examines policy responses and explores India's economic relationship with the EU. Starting in spring 2025, the forecast publications will include a specific country chapter on India and a more detailed forecast. Swipe left to learn more about ! ?? ?? Read the full special topic: https://europa.eu/!VVX3gG

The EU continues to be a global leader in sustainable financing! ?? ?? The investments financed by NGEU Green Bonds are expected to reduce the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 million tonnes per year, which is equivalent to 1.5% of aggregate EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, equivalent to GHG emitted by 15 million EU households! ??? And with €65 billion of NGEU Green Bonds issued so far, we are squarely on track to becoming the largest issuer of Green Bonds in the world. NGEU Green Bonds provide a unique combination to investors – they are safe, sustainable, and successful! Learn more in our newly published 2024 edition of the “NextGenerationEU Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report: europa.eu/!cvFYPJ

Backed by the #InvestEU Advisory Hub, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Croatian cities to tackle their social and affordable housing challenges. Through the advisory services, cities like Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Osjek, and Vara?din are able to develop practical guidelines, assess housing policies, and identify sustainable financing models for the future. ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewrWFxPy ?? : European Investment Bank (EIB)

We are thrilled to be part of #Slush2024 in Helsinki, Europe’s leading startup event! Yesterday, the #InvestEU Portal hosted a pitching session featuring two standout startups: ?? MixNmatch, an AI-driven platform for hyper-personalised fashion discovery. ?? Mentessa, a collaboration tool promoting diversity and inclusion in mentoring. We also organised a reversed pitching session, where EU programmes pitched directly to startups, showcasing tailored support opportunities. A big thank you to European Investment Bank (EIB), DG GROW from the European Commission, European Investment Fund (EIF), and Enterprise Europe Network for participating and sharing valuable insights. These activities highlighted how EU-backed initiatives are driving innovation and supporting startups to scale. Onwards to more exciting discussions on Day 2!???

Do you know how the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is helping businesses across the EU? ??? Improving business environment ?? Funding to businesses ?? Addressing skills and labour shortages Swipe ?? to learn more about the RRF's impact on the ground! ?? Read the full paper "Insights from the Recovery and Resilience Facility: The Business Perspective" here: https://europa.eu/!Q4vwNc #NextGenerationEU

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Mark your calendars: The Brussels Economic Forum returns for its 25th edition on 22 May 2025!???? Join us in Brussels or online for a day of debates and networking with speakers and participants from all around the world. ?? Sign up to be notified when registration opens: https://europa.eu/!nyXJ7H ?? In the meantime, you can enjoy the highlights from the 2024 edition: https://europa.eu/!GP34x4