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19
Oct
Several senior EU representatives are participating to the 2020 edition of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (October 5-23), which are held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis speaks at two high-level climate and sustainable finance events. On October 12, he joined the Fourth Ministerial-Level Meeting Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action. He will also speak alongside IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and other counterparts at the event...
19
Oct
When paying for coffee, we swipe, tap, wave, and soon may wink—a quick and painless exchange of coffee for money. But when paying for imports or sending remittances, we often fill-out forms, wait for days, and pay—too much.
Progress to improve cross-border payments has been slow, but is just about to take off. That is how history evolves—one small step at a time, until it suddenly leaps forward. The confluence of new technologies and renewed determination among policymakers are making significant...
16
Oct
I. COVID-19
1. The European Council assessed the current epidemiological situation, which is unprecedented and gives rise to very serious concern.
2. It welcomed the progress achieved so far on overall coordination at EU level against COVID‑19, including the recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restriction of free movement. It calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to continue the overall coordination effort based on the best available science, notably regarding quarantine regulations, cross-border contact tracing, testing...
16
Oct
Statements and remarks by President Charles Michel | 15 October 2020
First of all I would like to apologise for the absence of the President of the European Commission. At the beginning of the meeting she was informed that a person considered a ‘close contact’ had tested positive. She herself tested negative today. Nevertheless, in accordance with the national rules, she has decided to self-isolate.
We have had the opportunity today to hold a debate as planned on the future relationship...
15
Oct
This report provides an update on work by the FSB, in collaboration with the international standard setting- bodies, to address market fragmentation. The report was delivered to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors ahead of their meeting in October.
In June 2019, the FSB identified four areas for further work to address market fragmentation: This latest progress report provides an update on work in these areas:
Deference. The International Organization of Securities Commissions published a Report on Good Practices on...
15
Oct
As Europe learns to live with the pandemic, the development and swift global deployment of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19 remains an essential element in the eventual solution to the public health crisis. In this context, the Commission is working to ensure that there will be access to safe vaccines across Europe, and encourages a coordinated approach of vaccination strategies for deployment of the vaccines. Today, ahead of the discussion of EU Leaders, the Commission is presenting the key...
14
Oct
The COVID-19 crisis has devastated people’s lives, jobs, and businesses. Governments have taken forceful measures to cushion the blow, totaling a staggering $12 trillion globally. These lifelines have saved lives and livelihoods. But they are costly and, together with sharp falls in tax revenues owing to the recession, they have pushed global public debt to an all-time high of close to 100 percent of GDP.
With many workers still unemployed, small businesses struggling, and 80‑90 million people likely to fall into...
14
Oct
Today, the European Commission adopted the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The Strategy is the first step towards a zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment announced in the European Green Deal. The Strategy will boost innovation for safe and sustainable chemicals, and increase protection of human health and the environment against hazardous chemicals. This includes prohibiting the use of the most harmful chemicals in consumer products such as toys, childcare articles, cosmetics, detergents, food contact materials and textiles, unless proven...
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