Euro & Finance
Pubs ask for VAT cut on alcohol to face post-COVID reality
Europe’s hospitality sector has been hit hard by the lockdown measures enforced across the continent to contain the spread of COVID-19. In Belgium, pubs and restaurants were forced to shut down on 13 March. The Belgian government provided one-off payments and...
COVID-19: EU’s plan to save the economy
The European Commission estimates the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak could be greater than the financial crisis in 2008. In order to keep the economy running, the EU executive introduced flexibility for funds and national expenditure, member states approved...
The future of payments: What next for competition and innovation in payments?
Following PSD2 and the IFR, is the payment sector in Europe on the right path to achieve greater speed, better transparency and enhanced choice for European consumers?
Rutte: ‘I will never support stabilisation mechanisms at euro level’
In an exclusive interview with EURACTIV.com after the European Council, Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, said on Friday (21 June) that he "will never support" new budgetary instruments to stabilise the euro area if an economic shock hits the region.
Tweets of the Week: Meaningful vote, Adamowicz, and the eurozone turns 20
This week, Theresa May thrashed by her peers, mayor’s murder brings Gdansk to tears and the Euro celebrates 20 years. This episode is supported by ACCA.
Payments: Converging Users, Sectors and Technology
As users call for the convenience of the digital experience, well- established financial services providers must embrace the change.
Moscovici: Spring 2019 is ‘too early to retire’
European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici joins EURACTIV's Economy Editor Jorge Valero for a live debate on deepening the European Economic and Monetary Union in the EURACTIV Network offices in Brussels.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit, Tillerson, Centeno, and Catalonia
This week it’s Brexit deal scuppered by the coalition, Tillerson in Brussels on a mission, new Eurogroup president in position, and Catalonia wants recognition.
Regulating finance: What future for Europe after the US elections?
Efforts to strengthen risk management in the banking and insurance sector were stepped up in the wake of the 2008 financial crash.Promoted content
Tim Jackson on prosperity without growth
The publication of Prosperity Without Growth in 2009 was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly-prized goal of politicians and economists alike.
‘Open the ECB’s Black Box’ say Varoufakis and De Masi
The Greek economy is still in crisis, contracting 1.2% in the quarter. The figures, published by the Greek statistics agency, Elstat, show it was the worst quarter since the summer of 2015, when the European Central Bank closed the Greek banks.
The bailout business: Who profits from bank rescues in the EU?
According to a new report by Amsterdam's Transnational Institute, bailing out banks is a lucrative business in the EU.
Gates urges Trump not to defund foreign aid
Bill Gates spoke at the European Commission on Thursday (16 February) urging world leaders, including Donald Trump, not to defund foreign aid spending.
Udo Bullmann on Trump, social justice and football
In our Over A Beer video series this month, Euractiv’s Brian Maguire chats with German MEP Udo Bullmann, vice-president of the Socialists and Democrats political group in the European Parliament.
European Economic Forecast: Sunny with a chance of uncertainty
EU economies are expected to grow throughout 2018. The upturn is the first time in almost a decade that member states have collectively experienced positive growth.
The ‘Trump effect’ on Europe’s economy
Today (6 February) at a hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, was asked about the effects of Trump’s Muslim ban on Europe’s economy. Draghi called it "worrisome".
The Presidency debate: The single market
For the next six months, Malta holds the rotating presidency of the European Union. Malta has set out its policy agenda, which includes advancing the single market, social inclusion and security.Promoted content
The road to financial inclusion is digital: Mastercard launches financial inclusion figures
In 2014, the EU adopted the Payment Accounts Directive, aiming to achieve greater financial inclusion in Europe. However, millions of people in Europe are still unbanked or underbanked.
Is Europe ready for FinTech?
EU policymakers are devoting increased attention to Financial Technology (FinTech), reflective of the sector’s growing opportunities, investor and media profile.Promoted content
Tax transparency: Do new global standards really provide a level playing field?
A large majority of states are today committed to the new global standards for more transparency in the tax area, for both individuals and company.Promoted content
Sharing economy: What challenges and opportunities for Europe?
With collaborative platforms and providers such as Uber and Airbnb booming across Europe, sharing economy is quickly establishing itself as a new, successful business model.
Greek business chief: German elections no excuse to defer Greek debt talks
The German government should not use the upcoming national elections as an excuse to defer discussions over Greece's debt, Konstantinos Michalos said in an interview with EURACTIV.com.
Letta: EU leaders must leave ‘business as usual’ at home before going to Bratislava
In Bratislava this week, EU heads of state and government should show clear resolve that they are departing from business as usual, and President of the Commission Jean Claude Juncker should raise the bar, said Enrico Letta in a Citizens’...