'It's time for the EU to be closer to its people' – greater role for local and regional government can help restore trust in the EU
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: 'It's time for the EU to be closer to its people' – greater role for local and regional government can help restore trust in the EU Description: The brutal invasion of Ukraine has been a reminder that, despite their differences, the EU's 27 member states are closely bound by a commitment to peace, common fundamental values, democracy and solidarity. Yet public trust in the EU remains low: the recent French Presidential election results are a moment of relief not celebration, with 41% voting for the far right. Today, on Europe Day, after a year of discussions held through the Conference on the Future of Europe, it is time to have an honest reflection on how to reform the way the EU works so it is more effective, more responsive and closer to the people it serves.
ESAs call for improvements in product descriptions intended for retail investors
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: ESAs call for improvements in product descriptions intended for Description: The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) issued today a joint supervisory statement regarding the ‘What is this product?’ section of the key information document (KID) for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs). The expectations put forward in the supervisory statement aim at improving the quality of descriptions provided by
The Broadband Platform discusses ways to improve digital cohesion in Europe
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: The Broadband Platform discusses ways to improve digital cohesion in Europe Description: The European Committee of the Regions and European Commission held the 4th meeting of the Broadband Platform on 6 May, focusing on ways to improve the digital infrastructure in the European Union by adding the concept of digital cohesion to the ones of social, economic and territorial cohesion recognised by the Treaties.
Conference on the future of Europe: regions mobilise to increase youth participation in democratic processes
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Conference on the future of Europe: regions mobilise to increase youth participation in democratic processes Description: The European Committee of the Regions, Régions de France and the Grand Est region discussed on 9 May with 200 young people their expectations of the Conference on the future of Europe and how to encourage the participation of young people in public debate
Sustainable Cities Platform launches sixth edition of the Transformative Action Award
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Sustainable Cities Platform launches sixth edition of the Transformative Action Award Description: Local and regional authorities spearheading the implementation of Local Green Deals and civil society organisations advancing the sustainable urban transformation in Europe can now apply and win 10,000 EUR.
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: ESMA appoints new member to its Management Board Description: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has elected a new member to its Management Board to replace an outgoing member who has stepped down from her position.