30 Jun
Chapter News

Creative Europe’s guarantee facility for the cultural and creative sectors

The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have launched a new initiative to help SMEs in the cultural and creative sectors access credit. The €121 million which will be invested by the EU in this financial instrument until the end of 2020 is expected to leverage more than €600 million worth of bank loans over the next 6 years. Why is it needed? The creative and cultural sectors employ more than 7 million people in the EU and account...

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30 Jun
Chapter News

Draft EU Budget 2017: Commission proposes a budget focused on priorities – growth, jobs and a solid response to the refugee crisis

The Commission has today proposed the 2017 draft EU Budget of €134.9 billion in payments focusing on the two main policy priorities for Europe: supporting the ongoing recovery of the European economy and addressing the security and humanitarian challenges in our neighbourhood. Increased funding will go to investments in growth, jobs and competitiveness in the European Union as well as to securing the necessary resources to protect the external borders of the EU, to reinforce security inside and outside...

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29 Jun
Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

TTIP: The finish line and how to get there

EU Trade Commissioner Malmström Discussed TTIP in DC EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström was in Washington last week, speaking about TTIP at the Atlantic Council. She gave the keynote address and then joined a panel with Laura Lane (President, Global Public Affairs, UPS) and Richard Trumka (President, ALF-CIO). You can watch the event here Commissioner Malmström Speech: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here in Washington today. I am sorry that I have to head back to Brussels so soon and to miss...

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29 Jun
Trade & TTIP Related

TTIP – 14th round of talks, 11-15 July

The 14th round of EU-US trade talks will take place in Brussels from Monday 11 to Friday 15 July 2016. The talks will help pave the way for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, between the EU and the US. Negotiators will discuss all three main parts of the agreement, namely market access, regulatory cooperation, and rules. Stakeholder outreach – Wednesday 13 July As in previous rounds, TTIP negotiators will spend a day hearing from, and then debriefing, a wide...

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29 Jun
Chapter News

EU-27 agrees to forge ahead with current priorities

Together with the Presidents of the European Council and of the European Commission, EU leaders met for the first time today without the United Kingdom at the table. They expressed their regret for the referendum result but showed determination to forge ahead with current priorities. The 27 Heads of State or Government and the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council met to discuss the political and practical implications of the UK vote to leave the EU and...

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29 Jun
Chapter News, News

As Obama Years Draw to Close, President and U.S. Seen Favorably in Europe and Asia

As he nears the end of his presidency, Barack Obama continues to enjoy a broad degree of international popularity. A new Pew Research Center survey conducted in 10 European nations, four major Asia-Pacific countries, Canada and the United States finds that half or more of those polled in 15 of 16 countries express confidence in the American leader. Although he has not been universally praised by global publics throughout his two terms in office, previous Pew Research Center surveys have...

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29 Jun
Member News

Webinar by Ogletree Deakins: Brexit – The Impact on Companies with Employees in Europe

The people of the United Kingdom (UK) have spoken on the issue of whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). In a referendum held on June 23, 2016, British voters by a narrow margin voted for the UK to leave the EU. The UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU (a process colloquially termed “Brexit”) will likely have significant consequences in ways both known and as yet unknown. What will Brexit mean for companies...

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29 Jun
Chapter News

Towards clean and smart mobility

Transport plays a critical role in the way we live. Our food, clothes and household waste all need to be transported, contributing to our economy and quality of life. But the increasing use of planes, cars and other fossil-fuel dependent modes of transport is causing more pollution, putting at risk our environment and health. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Signals 2016 explores how Europe’s carbon-dependent transport sector can be turned into a clean and smart mobility system. EEA Signals 2016...

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29 Jun
Chapter News

Main results – European Council, 28 June 2016

The European Council meeting focused on the political consequences of the UK referendum. The leaders also addressed other pressing issues: tackling the migratory crisis, deepening of the single market to boost growth and jobs, and enhancing the security of the EU by working more closely with NATO. On Wednesday, the 27 heads of state or government will meet informallyto discuss the political and practical implications of 'Brexit'. They will also start a debate on the future of the European Union...

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29 Jun
Chapter News

A Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy

Foreword by Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Vice-President of the European Commission: The purpose, even existence, of our Union is being questioned. Yet, our citizens and the world need a strong European Union like never before. Our wider region has become more unstable and more insecure. The crises within and beyond our borders are affecting directly our citizens’ lives. In challenging times, a strong Union is one that thinks strategically, shares a...

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