European Commission sets out possible ways forward for the deepening of Europe's Economic and Monetary Union ollowing the Commission's White Paper on the Future of Europe presented on 1 March, the Commission now sets out possible ways forward for deepening Europe's Economic and Monetary Union. The reflection paper builds on the Five
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Youth initiative: a strategy for high quality, inclusive, future-oriented education
he European Commission has adopted new initiatives on school and higher education, including a proposal on graduate tracking to help Member States collect information on what graduates do after their studies. The overall aim of these initiatives is to help Member States provide high quality and inclusive education for all young
2018 EU budget draft: focus on jobs, investments, migration and security
he Commission proposed a draft budget for 2018 of €161 billion in commitments to stimulate the creation of more jobs, especially for young people, and to boost growth and strategic investments. Building on the actions already undertaken in previous years, next year's EU budget will continue dealing effectively with the migration
2017 Doing Business Report: Montenegro 51st
orld Bank has published 14th Doing Business report for 2015-2016 period. According to the report, Montenegro was ranked 51th out of 190 economies covered. That is three places lower than previous year, if the same methodology was applied to the DB 2016 report. Methodology updates* As part of a three-year update in
ECB: Access to Finance of Enterprises Report (Oct16-Mar17)
The European Central Bank (ECB) published its 16th report on the results of the “Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises”. The report provides evidence on changes in the financial situation, financing needs and access to financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the euro area in the
EU Autumn 2016 Economic Forecast: Modest growth
Commission forecasts 2017 euro area growth of 1.5% and EU growth of 1.6% conomic growth in Europe is expected to continue at a moderate pace, as recent labour market gains and rising private consumption are being counterbalanced by a number of hindrances to growth and the weakening of supportive factors. In
2016 Progress Report on Montenegro
Key findings The past year saw the continuation of accession negotiations with the EU. The parliamentary elections of October 2016 were conducted under a substantially revised legal framework and, overall, in a more participatory and transparent manner. In December 2015, Montenegro received an invitation to join NATO, which is an important
EK: Paket proširenja EU za 2016. godinu
vropska komisija objavila je godišnji paket proširenja. U njemu se ocjenjuje sprovođenje ključnih političkih i privrednih reformi u zemljama Zapadnog Balkana i Turskoj te se navodi što je potrebno da se uradi kako bi se odgovorilo na preostale izazove. Između ostalog, Komisija preporučuje da države članice razmotre otvaranje pristupnih pregovora sa
European Public Credit Rating Agency – case
EU-Canada summit: CETA signed
U leaders and the Canadian Prime Minister met in Brussels for the 16th EU-Canada summit. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia holding the Council rotating presidency, and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada signed the EU-Canada Comprehensive
European Regional Development Fund
he European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one of five European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds aimed at achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union. The ERDF’s primary task is to redress the main regional imbalances in the EU through investment in the structural adjustment of regions
Joint Statement by the EU Representatives on the elections in Montenegro
Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the elections in Montenegro he people of Montenegro voted in parliamentary and local elections yesterday, in a calm and orderly manner and under a reformed legal framework. The elections were observed by local and international observers, accredited by the