The European Commission recently issued a 17-billion-euro inaugural social bond under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work. The issuing consisted of two bonds, with 10 billion euros due for repayment in October 2030 and 7 billion euros due for repayment in 2040. Announced in May, the SURE instrument […]
The European Commission on Wednesday presented six immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreaks. According to an announcement, the Commission has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information and recommendations with regard to cross border health actions and measures. The Commission focuses on all
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed for EU member states to take a gradual approach on lifting travel restrictions, comprised of three phases, and based on specific criteria. “We need to carefully reopen borders within Europe. So we’ve adopted guidance for Member States on a gradual, coordinated lifting of restrictions on free movement in Europe,” […]











