Flexible fiscal rules should remain in place until EU economic governance is reformed, local leaders ask
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Flexible fiscal rules should remain in place until EU economic governance is reformed, local leaders ask Description: The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has underlined the major flaws of the current European economic governance and said that it is imperative to avoid new austerity policies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine. In recommendations adopted at the plenary session, local and regional leaders called for the establishment of a
New European Bauhaus: Voucher scheme planned to support cities and regions
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: New European Bauhaus: Voucher scheme planned to support cities and regions Description: The New European Bauhaus initiative, which connects the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces, is as a key opportunity to harness the creative potential of regions and municipalities, provide jobs locally and create accepted and sustainable solutions, the European Committee of the Regions believes. The opinion drafted by Cork City Councillor Kieran McCarthy (IE/EA) points out, however, that this requires strong local and regional engagement, which is why the European Commission must ensure that cities and regions are at the centre of the initiative and receive technical assistance and appropriate funding. In this regard, the Commission has confirmed it is developing a voucher scheme as proposed in McCarthy's opinion.
Ukraine and EU local leaders join forces to offer summer camps for thousands of children
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Ukraine and EU local leaders join forces to offer summer camps for thousands of children Description: Vitaliy Klitschko, President of the Association of Ukrainian Cities and Mayor of Kyiv, launched with the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, a broad initiative aimed at organising summer camps for Ukrainian children in European cities and villages.
More efficient state aid and agroforestry strategies are key to bridge rural areas cohesion gap
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: More efficient state aid and agroforestry strategies are key to bridge rural areas cohesion gap Description: Sustainable and efficient management of agriculture and forestry are crucial to safeguard and protect the landscape, keep rural economies alive, counter depopulation and thus fight development disparities. Local and regional leaders call on the European Union to support SMEs, and microenterprises in rural areas, in particular through simplified procedures on State aid rules.
Download this practical booklet for Ukrainian children and EU teachers - with visuals, in all EU languages
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Download this practical booklet for Ukrainian children and EU teachers - with visuals, in all EU languages Description: The Publications Office of the EU has created a visual booklet in all EU languages to help Ukrainian and English speakers overcome the first communication barriers. It is proving very popular in classrooms around Europe.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-April 2022
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-April 2022 - Eiopa European Commission Description: EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-April 2022