Council cuts are unacceptable and inconsistent, say MEPs
The unacceptable cuts proposed by the Council to the EU budget for next year reduce funding for migration, jeopardise research and undermine the EU’s role in the world, said MEPs after the Luxembourg presidency of the Council presented the EU member...
Cloning for food: MEPs vote on plans to ban the practice
Should cloning for food be banned because of animal welfare concerns? On Tuesday 8 September MEPs debate and vote on amendments to a European Commission proposal to ban the cloning of farm animals in the EU. The MEPs in charge of steering the plans...
New G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance will promote trust and improve functioning of financial markets
As part of continuing efforts to promote market confidence and business integrity, G20 Finance Ministers have endorsed a new set of G20/OECD corporate governance principles.
EIB confirms GBP 280 million support for Rolls-Royce during visit to Derby
The European Investment Bank (EIB), has officially agreed to support the research and development of Rolls-Royce aero engines through a GBP 280 million long-term loan. This loan is the largest ever given by Europe’s long-term lending institution to...
Lagarde Urges More Global Action to Support Growth and Jobs
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor Meeting in Ankara.
World Bank Board Approves $80m to Accelerate Job Creation in Tanzania
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a development policy credit of US$80 million towards improving Tanzania’s private sector performance in order to enhance its role in employment creation in the country on September 4.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
On August 28, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
World Bank Board Approves $80m to Accelerate Job Creation in Tanzania
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved Friday a development policy credit of US$80 million towards improving Tanzania’s private sector performance in order to enhance its role in employment creation in the country.
EU's 2016 budget: parliamentary committees determine their positions
The EU's budget for next year will be decided over the coming months. Starting this week parliamentary committees adopts their opinions on the budget, followed by the budget committee drafting its recommendation to MEPs. Meanwhile the Council will...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with St. Kitts and Nevis
On August 31, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation and the First Post-Program with St. Kitts and Nevis.
