Capital markets union: Council sets its position on easier access to crowdfunding platforms
As part of its efforts to improve access by investors and businesses to new financing sources, the EU is setting out a new regulatory framework
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EU adopts regulation to keep unsafe products off the market
The EU is stepping up efforts to ensure that only products that are safe and compliant with EU legislation can be placed on the market.
EU introduces transparency obligations for online platforms
The EU is introducing new rules which will provide businesses with a more transparent, fair and predictable online business environment, as well as an efficient
Excessive deficit: Spain exits procedure as deficit reduced below 3%
The Council today closed the excessive deficit procedure for Spain, confirming that it has reduced its deficit below the EU’s 3% of GDP reference value.
EU reinforces rules on marketing and use of explosive precursors
The EU is placing tighter controls on substances which can be used to produce home-made explosives. The Council today adopted a regulation imposing stricter rules
Law enforcement access to financial information: Council adopts new rules
The EU is strengthening the capacity of law enforcement authorities to fight terrorism and serious crime by improving their access to financial information. Today, the
Taxation: Dominica removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
The Council today decided to remove Dominica from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Dominica has implemented its commitments and addressed EU concerns as
Capital markets union: Council adopts new rules facilitating access to pension products and investment funds
The Council today adopted two key reforms in the framework of the Capital Markets Union. They adopted: a regulation providing greater choice for people who wish to
Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 14/06/2019 – arrival and doorstep Romanian EU presidency (Teodorovici)
Agenda highlights Live streaming Clean Planet for all The Council will have an exchange of views on “Clean Planet for all”, the European Commission’s communication
The European Semester and the Equal Treatment Directive, the main issues discussed at the EPSCO meeting in Luxembourg
The Minister of Labour and Social Justice, Marius Budăi, chaired the debates of the formal meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs