Transatlantic News
Transatlantic News
30
Nov
The European Commission proposes a European Defence Fund and other actions to support Member States' more efficient spending in joint defence capabilities, strengthen European citizens' security and foster a competitive and innovative industrial base.
The European Commission proposes a European Defence Fund and other actions to support Member States' more efficient spending in joint defence capabilities, strengthen European citizens' security and foster a competitive and innovative industrial base.
In his 2016 State of the Union speech, President Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the...
30
Nov
Event Connects Aspiring Filmmakers, Producers and Writers with Industry Leaders for Advice and Resources
Students Participate in Statewide Marketing Competition to Highlight New York's Social Justice Leadership
Event Photos Available Here
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Pitch NY, a workshop to provide aspiring filmmakers, producers and writers from across New York with resources and advice and connect with industry leaders to advance their careers. The event, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and NBCUniversal Studios in...
29
Nov
The Commission proposes new EU rules for the recovery and resolution of Central Counterparties (CCPs) which are critical in managing risks throughout the financial system. Emphasis is given to preparation and prevention, early intervention and resolution.
The European Commission has today proposed new rules to ensure that systemic market infrastructures in the financial system, known as Central Counterparties (CCPs), can further increase stability in financial markets.
A Central Counterparty acts as the intermediary to both sides of a transaction in a...
29
Nov
Commission takes on board findings of three evaluations, in line with its proposal to reinforce and expand the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the core of the Investment Plan for Europe.
The Investment Plan for Europe has already proven useful in encouraging a sustainable increase in investment across Member States. Given the concrete results achieved since the Commission unveiled the Investment Plan two years ago, President Jean-Claude Juncker presented a proposal in his State of the Union address of...
29
Nov
The EACC Cincinnati is looking for the new Executive Director to replace Anne Cappel who will be refocusing her career towards Economic Development
The EACC Cincinnati is currently recruiting for the next Executive Director. If you are interested to lead a dynamic Cincinnati based organization with global reach into a new phase of growth - check out the Link below.
Please find the link to the position here
23
Nov
Security has been a constant theme since the beginning of the Juncker Commission's mandate – from President Juncker's Political Guidelines of July 2014, to the latest State of the Union address in September 2016.
In his speech, President Juncker announced that by November the Commission will propose a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – an automated system to determine who will be allowed to travel to Europe. The Commission's proposal to establish this system is a first deliverable...
23
Nov
Supporting public investments that increase economic growth
Reducing unemployment, strengthening the euro area’s growth prospects and ensuring the future resilience of the European economy require better tailored fiscal tools at euro area level. Today, the limits of the EU’s fiscal framework mean that the euro area has had to rely excessively on the monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB) to ensure macroeconomic stability. As these monetary policy tools are increasingly stretched, calls for a more balanced policy mix...
21
Nov
The decision made by Britain to leave the EU and the political and economic consequences that will follow have made a measurable impact for citizens of other member states: their support of the European Union has grown.
More Europeans wish to be a part of the European Union. Between March 2016 and August 2016 the support for being a member of the Union grew by five per cent, and is now at 62% across Europe. Notable is the increase in...