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25 Jan
Chapter News

Speech by the President of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, at The Future of Europe event, 24 January 2017

During the last four years, as president of the Eurogroup, I have spent many debates, interviews and Q&A sessions explaining what's actually going on in the Eurozone and what we are doing to fix it. During this time, I have seen the economic facts, figures and results improve. But much less so, the sentiment. A lack of trust perseveres.  The topics changed over the course of time. Cyprus stepped into the spotlight in 2013 and has since recovered, leaving its...

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25 Jan
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A strong contribution for European growth and investment from the EIB Group in 2016

EIB Group signed operations worth 83.8 billion euros supporting total investments in the order of 280 billion euros in 2016. Record financing for SMEs of more than EUR 33bn. EIB Group well on track under Investment Plan for Europe. President Hoyer: No more business as usual, political and regulatory reform vital in 2017 EU Bank President Werner Hoyer has laid out the EIB Group’s contribution to creating jobs and growth in Europe by supporting projects and investment in SMEs, key infrastructure, innovation and...

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25 Jan
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Maltese Presidency priorities discussed in committee

The priorities of the Maltese Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Maltese ministers at a series of meetings taking place in January. Regional development: cohesion policy visibility, “Omnibus” The great relevance of EU cohesion policy, which is increasingly seen as an investment policy, and the need to simplify procedures and increase the visibility of the results of EU-funded projects were stressed by Parliamentary Secretary for the EU Presidency and EU Funds Ian Borg,...

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24 Jan
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Waste: more ambitious targets towards a circular economy

Parliament’s environment committee votes on Tuesday 24 January to amend a European Commission proposal on waste management, the so-called waste package, which is a priority for the EU for this year. In previous resolutions Parliament has called for more ambitious targets. This vote is the first step towards entering negotiations with the Commission and Council. According to statistics from 2014, 44% of all municipal waste in the EU is recycled or composted. This compares to just 31% in 2004, and...

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24 Jan
Chapter News, New York Related News

Governor Cuomo Announces Central New York Highlights of the FY 2018 Executive Budget

FY 2018 Executive Budget Advances Governor’s Middle Class Recovery Act to Create Jobs and Infrastructure, Cut Middle Class Taxes and Make Education More Affordable Governor’s Tuition-Free College Proposal Would Benefit 7,000 Families in City of Syracuse, 38,000 Families in Central New York – 93 Percent of Families in Syracuse Qualify Executive Budget Makes Major Investments in Central New York Economy, Including Renovations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport Jumpstarts Phase II of the Transformation of the New York State Fairgrounds Increases Education Aid to...

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23 Jan
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After Ceta: the EU trade agreements that are in the pipeline

The international trade committee votes on 24 January on the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement or Ceta, but this free trade agreement with Canada is far from the only deal the EU is working on. Various deals are currently being negotiated right across the globe, but they can only enter into force if the European Parliament approves them. Read on for an overview of the negotiations in progress and an explanation of how the process works. Types of agreements The EU has...

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23 Jan
Chapter News, New York Related News

Mayor De Blasio Appoints Maria Torres-Springer Next Commissioner For Department of Housing Preservation And Development And James Patchett President & CEO Of New York City Economic Development Corporation

Housing Commissioner Vicki Been will return to academia after securing the most affordable housing of any administration since 1989 Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced Maria Torres-Springer will serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development when its current commissioner, Vicki Been, returns to teaching at New York University. The mayor is also appointing James Patchett as President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.   The City announced last week that under Been’s...

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20 Jan
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Public Consultation on the Capital Markets Union Mid-term review

Public Consultation on the Capital Markets Union Mid-term review 1. What is the Capital Markets Union (CMU)? The Commission's top priority is to strengthen Europe's economy and stimulate investment to create jobs. The EUR 315 billion Investment Plan for Europe helped to kick-start that process. We need stronger capital markets to strengthen investment in the long term. These would provide new sources of funding for business and entrepreneurs, help increase options for savers and make the economy more resilient. That is...

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20 Jan
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In Davos, discussing investment disputes

Yesterday, I travelled to Davos in Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. I'm here in this extraordinary setting, in the midst of the Swiss Alps, to discuss the future of global trade and investment policy. Davos is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and to hear different perspectives on the global issues facing us all. I'm participating in a number of discussions and seminars to address the year's most pressing challenges, and to consider what would...

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19 Jan
Chapter News, Trade & TTIP Related

U.S.-EU Joint Report on T-TIP Progress to Date

The EU and the United States have made considerable progress in negotiating a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) agreement since the negotiations were launched in July 2013.   During that period, the economic and strategic rationale for an agreement between the world’s two largest advanced industrial economies has only grown stronger.  T-TIP would increase the exports and investment flows that fuel our economies and support high-quality jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.  It would also enable the EU and...

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