ESAs’ Board of Appeal dismisses case against EIOPA on alleged non-application of Union law as manifestly inadmissible
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: ESAs’ Board of Appeal dismisses case against EIOPA on alleged Description: The Joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs – European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, and European Securities and Markets Authority) published today its decision in relation to an alleged non-application of Union law by six national competent authorities brought by Mr Howerton against the European
Finland: European initiative to expand support of Finnish SMEs
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: European initiative to expand support of Finnish SMEs Description: The Government of Finland, together with EC and EIB Group reaffirm their strong commitment to Finnish SMEs in these difficult times by expanding the financing available under the “SME Initiative Finland”. Following an agreement between the European Commission, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the EIB and the EIF, an additional €350 million in SME financing at preferential terms will be made available to small Finnish businesses.
EU's Eastern partnership countries face problems with water scarcity and pollution
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EU's Eastern partnership countries face problems with water scarcity and pollution Description: Freshwater resources are unevenly distributed throughout the European Union’s (EU) six Eastern Partnership countries — Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine — according to a European Environment Agency’s report, published today. The EEA report presents an assessment of freshwater availability and water-use efficiency in the region.
Consultation Paper on Draft advice to EC under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Consultation Paper on Draft advice to EC under Article 8 of the Description: ESMA invites responses to the questions set out throughout this Consultation Paper and summarised in Annex II. Responses are most helpful if they: - respond to the question stated and indicate the specific question to which they relate; - contain a clear rationale; and - describe any alternatives ESMA should consider. ESMA will consider all comments received by 4 December
Spain: EIB and Gmp join forces to promote investment in sustainable buildings in Madrid
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EIB and Gmp join forces to promote investment in sustainable buildings in Madrid Description: The EIB and GMP PROPERTY SOCIMI (Gmp), one of Spain's biggest real estate groups, are set to finance green investments in Madrid, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in office buildings. To this end, the EU bank will provide the Spanish company with €28 million in financing for the development of near zero energy buildings (NZEBs) and for refurbishments works aimed at improving energy efficiency. The operation is supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the main pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe.