For two decades, the EU has sought to modernise its preferential trade relationship with the sub-Saharan African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and establish free trade areas with regional groupings under so-called economic partnership agreements (EPAs). These are free trade agreements that allow ACP countries to continue exporting their products to the EU duty free and quota free, while ensuring full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. EU goods should also benefit gradually from full liberalisation, though with numerous exceptions related to goods ACP countries wish to protect from external competition, particularly agricultural products.

EPRS policy podcast - EU economic partnership agreements with ACP countries: Which way forward?

In March 2018, the EU introduced a legislative package on the fair taxation of the digital economy. It contained proposals for an interim and a long-term digital tax. However, there was no immediate political agreement in the Council. As finding a global solution at the OECD level or a coordinated EU approach was not yet feasible at the time, some Member States started designing or implementing their own digital taxes, which gave rise to trade tensions. In this podcast, we talk about taxing the digital economy. We analyse the main challenges, look at EU proposals and new developments to make international tax regimes fit for the digital age.

EPRS policy podcast - Taxing the digital economy: New developments and the way forward

In the first two decades of the 21st century, with new risks and opportunities arising owing to the twin digital and green transformations there is an emerging debate, rethinking economic growth theories with more focus on inclusion and combatting inequality, and exploring the relevance of traditional welfare state models. This debate has intensified in the wake of the 2008 crisis, and now also as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis. The social economy can play a central role in this context.

EPRS policy podcast - What future for the social economy?

Epidemien und Pandemien können in vielen Wirtschaftsbereichen Langzeitfolgen haben. In Krisenzeiten hilft die EU den Mitgliedstaaten dabei, sich abzustimmen. Außerdem stellt sie Finanzhilfen bereit.

Die wirtschaftlichen Folgen von Epidemien und Pandemien

Despite significant medical progress over the last centuries, infectious diseases such as influenza or malaria still represent a considerable threat to society. While some are endemic to specific geographical regions, others can spread, becoming epidemics or pandemics. While the first and most crucial aspect of an epidemic is, and will always remain, the loss of human life, the spread of a virus can also have important repercussions for national or regional economies. The evidence reported in various studies indicates that epidemic disease impacts on a country's economy through several channels, including the health, transportation, agricultural and tourism sectors. At the same time, trade with other countries may also be impacted, while the interconnectedness of modern economies means that an epidemic can also implicate international supply chains....

Economic impact of epidemics and pandemics

The European Union produces more than&nbsp;2.2 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its&nbsp;legislation on waste management&nbsp;to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

The circular economy is a&nbsp;model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the&nbsp;life cycle of products is extended.

In March 2020, the European Commission presented the circular economy action plan,&nbsp;&nbsp;which aims to promote more sustainable product design, reduce waste and empower consumers, for example by creating aright to repair). There is a focus on resource intensive sectors, such as&nbsp;electronics and ICT,&nbsp;plastics,&nbsp;textiles&nbsp;and construction.

In February 2021, the Parliament adopted a resolution on the&nbsp;new circular economy action plan&nbsp;demanding additional measures to achieve a carbon-neutral, environmentally sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050, including tighter recycling rules and&nbsp;binding targets for materials use and consumption&nbsp;by 2030.

In March 2022, the Commission released the&nbsp;first package of measures&nbsp;to speed up the transition towards a circular economy, as part of the circular economy action plan. The proposals include boosting sustainable products, empowering consumers for the green transition, reviewing construction product regulation, and creating a strategy on sustainable textiles.

In November 2022, the Commission proposed&nbsp;new EU-wide rules on packaging. It aims to reduce packaging waste and improve packaging design, with for example clear labelling to promote reuse and recycling; and calls for a transition to bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics.

Circular economy

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) is a committee of the European Parliament which is responsible for the regulation of financial services, the free movement of capital and payments, taxation and competition policies, oversight of the European Central Bank, and the international financial system. It is currently chaired by Irene Tinagli.

ECON - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

&nbsp;Arelatively recent phenomenon, the collaborative economy has become to the centre of the interest&nbsp;a decade in some areas of activities, such as car-sharing or short-term lets. Although it is now a well-known term – with alternative names from the 'sharing' to 'gig' to 'peer-to-peer' economy – it remains difficult to grasp precisely, beyond the central feature that potential consumers and providers are connected via a digital platform that matches demand and supply, providing cheap access to information on a very large scale.

These 'match-makers' make it possible for non-professional providers to offer goods and servicesin a wide range of activities, generating value and with the potential for further development.

The success of collaborative platforms has raised concerns regarding workers’ rights and unfair advantages these firms might enjoy over traditional companies that are bound by stricter legal regulations. Taxation issues in the collaborative economy increasingly highlight the need for an in-depth look into taxation, focusing on the link between the value created and tax, and the need for a level playing field for incumbent business facing competition from these new entrants to the market.

See more on this topic by visiting our package&nbsp; for the 8th parliamentary term.

Collaborative economy

Economic Dialogues are held in order to enhance the dialogue between the EU institutions on the application of economic governance rules and with Member States, if appropriate, to ensure greater transparency and accountability.

Representatives of Member States, the European Commission, the President of the Council, the President of the European Council and the President of the Eurogroup can be invited to discuss economic and policy issues before the competent Committee of the European Parliament.

The European Semester is the framework for integrated surveillance and coordination of economic and employment policies across the EU. Since its introduction in 2011, it has become a well-established forum for discussing EU countries’ fiscal, economic and employment policy challenges under a common annual timeline. It's being adapted to take into account the creation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The implementation of Member States’ recovery and resilience plans will drive their reform and investment agenda for the years ahead. The European Semester, with its broader scope and multilateral surveillance, will usefully complement the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans.

During the last economic dialogue, on 7 February 2022, Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, and Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for Economy, debated with Members from the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ECON the fiscal part of the Autumn Package of the 2022 European Semester and in particular overall assessment of the 2022 draft budgetary plans and policy guidance on the appropriate fiscal stance.

Economic Dialogue

Economic and monetary union (EMU) is the result of progressive economic integration, and is therefore not an end in itself. The management of EMU is designed to support sustainable economic growth and high employment through appropriate economic and monetary policymaking. 

This involves three main economic activities: implementing monetary policy with the objective of price stability; coordinating economic policies in Member States; and ensuring the smooth operation of the single market.

Economic and Monetary Union

Greece’s economy returned to growth in 2017, expanding by 1.4%, driven by a surge in investment and accumulation in inventories, on the back of improving economic sentiment.

According to the Spring 2018 Commission (COM) forecast, real GDP growth is to accelerate to 1.8% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019.

The Eurogroup of 22 June 2018 stated that the Greek authorities have completed all the agreed prior actions of the final review of the ESM (European Semester Spring) programme.

The Eurogroup has agreed on a debt relief package to safeguard Greece’s debt sustainability, expressed in terms of Gross Financing Needs.

Economic situation in Greece

The CETA negotiations were launched in May 2009 and concluded in September 2014. The EU and Canada signed the agreement on 30 October 2016. In 2015 the EU imported goods from Canada worth €28.3 billion and exported goods to it worth €35.2 billion, a figure that is expected to rise by more than 20% when the agreement is implemented in full.

The CETA will remove customs duties, end restrictions on access to public contracts, open-up the services market, offer predictable conditions for investors and help prevent illegal copying of EU innovations and traditional products. 
In response to parliamentary pressure, the controversial investor-state-dispute settlement mechanism was replaced by the Investment Court System so as to ensure government control over the choice of arbitrators and enhance transparency.

Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Unlike the traditional linear economic model based on a 'take-make-consume-throw away' pattern, a circular economy is based on reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling, in an (almost) closed loop.

Although waste management in the European Union (EU) has improved considerably in the past decades, almost a third of municipal waste is still landfilled and less than half is recycled or composted, with wide variations between Member States. Improving waste management could deliver positive effects for the environment, climate, human health and the economy. As part of a shift in EU policy towards a circular economy, the European Commission made four legislative proposals introducing new waste-management targets regarding reuse, recycling and landfilling. The proposals also strengthen provisions on waste prevention and extended producer responsibility, and streamline definitions, reporting obligations and calculation methods for targets.

Circular economy - 8th parliamentary term

In line with the EU economic governance framework, Economic dialogues between the President of the Eurogroup and the European Parliament take place twice a year, at the beginning of the year and in the autumn.

&nbsp;

Mário Centeno, President of the Eurogroup, has been invited to a regular Economic Dialogue, in particular, in accordance with Article 2ab of Regulation 1466/97 as amended. This briefing provides an overview of the ongoing work of the Eurogroup as regards public finances, macro-economic imbalances, financial adjustment programmes and the banking union. Mário Centeno has been the Eurogroup President since January 2018. As the President of the Eurogroup, he is also chairing the Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism.

Economic dialogue - 8th Parliamentary term

The collaborative economy is based on the sharing of human and physical resources like creation, production, distribution, trade and consumption of goods and services. 

A 2016 Eurobarometer showed that 17% of European consumers have used services provided by the collaborative economy, and 52% are aware of the services offered. Peer-to-peer accommodation is the largest collaborative economy sector on the basis of generated commerce, while peer-to-peer transportation is the largest measured by platform revenue.

Collaborative economy - 8th parliamentary term

The EU provides additional financial support to Member States to protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The European Central Bank is providing €750 billion to relieve government debt during the crisis, as well as €120 billion in quantitative easing and €20 billion in debt purchases. In addition, MEPs voted to make €37 billion from existing EU structural funds available to EU countries to tackle the coronavirus crisis and support healthcare, businesses and workers.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, presents a revised long-term EU budget (MFF 2021-2027) and recovery plan during a plenary session. MEPs discuss the proposals, but have already called for a €2 trillion recovery package to help the EU bounce back from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: impact on economic situation (2020)

This package contains the events between 1st July 2019 and 31 December 2020. For latest events, see related links.

In its resolution on the European Green Deal, Parliament called for an ambitious new circular economy action plan aiming to reduce the total environmental and resource footprint of EU production and consumption, with resource efficiency, zero pollution and waste prevention as key priorities.

Circular economy (2019 - 2020)

The coronavirus crisis is a major shock for the European and global economies. Member States have already adopted budgetary, liquidity and policy measures to increase the capacity of their health systems and provide relief to those citizens and sectors that are particularly impacted.

Among the measures the EU is taking to support the economic recovery are the EU's recovery plan, Next Generation EU, SURE: temporary support for workers, amendments to the EU budget to address urgent issues, re-direction of EU funds to help member states most in need, support to most affected sectors.

On 21 July 2020, EU leaders agreed on a €750 billion recovery effort, Next Generation EU, to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the pandemic. Alongside the recovery package, EU leaders agreed on a €1 074.3 billion long-term EU budget for 2021-2027. Among others, the budget will support investment in the digital and green transitions and resilience.

Together with the €540 billion of funds already in place for the three safety nets (for workers, for businesses and for member states), the overall EU's recovery package amounts to €2 364.3 billion (source: Council).

Coronavirus outbreak: impact on economic situation

This package contains the events between 1st July 2019 and 31 December 2020. For latest events, see related links.

In line with the EU economic governance framework, Economic dialogues between the President of the Eurogroup and the European Parliament take place twice a year, at the beginning of the year and in the autumn.

Paschal Donohoe has been elected as President of Eurogroup in July 2020, succeeding Mario Centeno. As President of Eurogroup, he is invited to a regular Economic Dialogue, in particular, in accordance with Article 2ab of Regulation 1466/97 as amended. This briefing provides an overview of the ongoing work of the Eurogroup as regards public finances, macro-economic imbalances, financial adjustment programmes and the banking union. He is also chairing the Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism.

Economic dialogue (2019-2020)

Paolo Gentiloni, born on 22 November 1954 in Rome, is an Italian politician.

After the hearing by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate, Economy

As part of a shift in EU policy towards a circular economy, the European Parliament worked on four legislative proposals introducing new waste-management targets regarding reuse, recycling and landfilling. The proposals also strengthen provisions on waste prevention and extended producer responsibility, and streamline definitions, reporting obligations and calculation methods for targets.

#EUelections2019 - Circular economy

ECON debate with ECB President Christine Lagarde

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Economic governance

ECON - European Central Bank - annual report 2024

ECON - Public Hearing with Claudia BUCH, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - European Semester for economic policy coordination 2024

61st European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee

EP Plenary session - Rule 162 - Regaining our competitive edge - a prosperous EU in a fragmented global economy

CCC meeting - Oliver RÖPKE, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Signing Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding Cooperation in the Run-Up to the 2024 European Elections with the European Economic and Social Committee

ECON - Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

ECON  - Exchange of views with Piero CIPOLLONE, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective.- Plenary session II

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - Plenary session I

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - ECON ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - EMPL ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - BUDG ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance from a Parliamentary Perspective - Opening session

Interinstitutionelles Gremium für ethische Normen (Aussprache)

Reformen im Vorfeld der Erweiterung und Überprüfung politischer Maßnahmen (Aussprache)

Rahmen für Maßnahmen zur Stärkung des europäischen Ökosystems der Fertigung von Netto-Null-Technologieprodukten (Netto-Null-Industrie-Verordnung) (Aussprache)

Wiederaufnahme der Sitzung

Erklärungen der Präsidentin

Abstimmungsstunde

Plenary session

Joint committee on Budgets and committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

BUDG

ECON

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

Eröffnung der Sitzung

Binnenmärkte für erneuerbare Gase und Erdgas sowie für Wasserstoff (Neufassung) - Gemeinsame Vorschriften für die Binnenmärkte für erneuerbare Gase und Erdgas sowie Wasserstoff (Neufassung) - Verordnung zur Gestaltung der Elektrizitätsmärkte in der EU - Richtlinie zur Gestaltung der Elektrizitätsmärkte in der EU (gemeinsame Aussprache - Reform der Energie- und Elektrizitätsmärkte)

Versuche, die Rechtsstaatlichkeit und die Medienfreiheit in der Slowakei auszuhöhlen (Aussprache)

Erklärungen zur Abstimmung

Genehmigung der Protokolle der laufenden Tagung und Übermittlung der angenommenen Texte

Zeitpunkt der nächsten Sitzungen

Schluss der Sitzung

Joint committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

LIBE

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Economic Integration, Legal Approximation and Convergence with EU Policies

DEPA

Mitteilung der Präsidentin


Verhandlungen vor der ersten Lesung des Parlaments (Artikel 71 GO)

Stärkung der europäischen Verteidigung in einem instabilen geopolitischen Umfeld - Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik – Jahresbericht 2023 - Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik – Jahresbericht 2023

Ansprache von Julija Nawalnaja

Genehmigung des Protokolls der vorangegangenen Sitzung

Die Ermordung von Alexei Nawalny und die Notwendigkeit von EU-Maßnahmen zur Unterstützung der politischen Gefangenen und der unterdrückten Zivilgesellschaft in Russland (Aussprache)

Unseren Wettbewerbsvorteil wiedererlangen – eine erfolgreiche EU in einer fragmentierten Weltwirtschaft (Aussprache über ein aktuelles Thema)

Finanztätigkeit der Europäischen Investitionsbank – Jahresbericht 2023 (Aussprache)

Zusammensetzung der Ausschüsse und Delegationen

Bericht über den Bericht der Kommission über die Rechtsstaatlichkeit 2023 (Aussprache)

Nach dem tragischen Vorfall von Florenz: Tödliche Arbeitsunfälle verhindern (Aussprache)

Vertiefung der EU-Integration mit Blick auf eine künftige Erweiterung (Aussprache)

Erhebung und Austausch von Daten im Zusammenhang mit Dienstleistungen im Bereich der kurzfristigen Vermietung von Unterkünften (Aussprache)

Das dringende Erfordernis eines Beschlusses des Rates zur Änderung des Schutzstatus von Wölfen im Übereinkommen von Bern (Aussprache)

Besserer Schutz der Union vor Marktmanipulation auf dem Energiegroßhandelsmarkt (Aussprache)

Rahmen für eine europäische digitale Identität (Aussprache)

Die Auslieferung und strafrechtliche Verfolgung von Julian Assange und die Auswirkungen auf die Pressefreiheit  (Aussprache)

Tagesordnung der nächsten Sitzung

Genehmigung des Protokolls der laufenden Sitzung

European Parliamentary Week 2024 - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Interparliamentary Committee Meetings

European Parliament and Council joint public hearing for hosting the seat of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

1st topic of the Eurovision Debate 2024 between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency: Nicolas SCHMIT, Party European Socialists, Sandro GOZI, Renew Europe Now, Terry REINTKE, European Greens, Ursula von der LEYEN, European People's Party and Walter BAIER, European Left. The candidates discuss on the EU economy that has been affected by global crises such as the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine, economic growth and employment. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Eurovision Debate 2024 (Clean feed) - Topic 1: Economy and jobs

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola sign a cooperation agreement

Signature of the cooperation agreement between the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE, President of the EESC

Wie kann die EU ihr Wirtschaftsmodell reformieren, damit die Verbraucher und der Planet davon profitieren? Aimilios in Belgien und Laetitia in Frankreich haben (einen Teil) der Antwort!

Aimilios und sein Watt4Ever-Team bereiten alte Elektroauto-Batterien wieder auf, um daraus neue Energiespeichersysteme herzustellen. So erhalten die Batterien ein zweites Leben und sparen wertvolle Rohstoffe und Energie, während sie gleichzeitig die Umwelt nicht zusätzlich belasten.

Laetitia und „Halte à l'Obsolescence Programmée“, oder HOP („Stop Planned Obsolescence“), setzen sich dafür ein, dass Alltagsprodukte länger halten und besser repariert werden können.

Das Europäische Parlament unterstützt EU-weite Maßnahmen zur Förderung einer Kreislaufwirtschaft, eines Rechts auf Reparatur und eines besseren Recyclings von Rohstoffen, um die Verschmutzung des Planeten zu vermeiden und den Geldbeutel zu schonen.

EU-Programme wie Horizont Europa sowie Fonds für die ländliche und regionale Entwicklung sorgen dafür, dass solche Projekte die nötigen Mittel erhalten.

Eine Wirtschaft, die für die Verbraucher und den Planeten funktioniert: Das sind Aimilios und Laetitia - EE24

Eine Wirtschaft, die für die Verbraucher und den Planeten funktioniert: Das sind Aimilios und Laetitia - 9:16 EE24

The European Parliament has acted to ensure the EU economy and society are stronger and fairer in the aftermath of unprecedented challenges.  

The Covid-19 pandemic damaged the EU’s social and economic fabric, while the war in Ukraine sparked an energy crisis and saw the cost of living rise.  

Find out more about how Parliament is ensuring decent pay for workers and equal opportunities, while supporting businesses and making sure the EU is better prepared for future crises.

How has the European Parliament acted to strengthen the EU economy? - 9:16 EE24

How has the European Parliament acted to strengthen the EU economy? - EE24

In Rabat, Roberta METSOLA, EP President addresses at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rabat (Malta) at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in preparation for the European elections, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024. The partnership aims to deepen the cooperation between the two institutions to promote European elections, boost voters turnout – especially among non-voters and first-time voters and counter information manipulation. Among other measures, the institutions agreed to enhance synergies in media relations, coordinate organization of events, such as Open Doors Day or the Civil Society Week, and share information on "together.eu" and "What Europe does for me" platforms

Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the framework of the European Elections 2024: signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE

EU membership means belonging to one of the world’s largest economies and its biggest single market.
 
It contributes to growth and brings more choice for consumers.    
     
The EU tackles inequalities between its regions, supporting agriculture, small businesses and innovation and spurring modern, greener economies.    
     
As a powerful global actor, it secures better access and fairer prices on world markets.

Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership - VT EE24

Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership - 4-5 EE24

Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership -16:9 EE24

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1999. The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest developments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. This news item shows extracts from the Monetary Dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON).

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President: extracts

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) discuss with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President, the topic "Euro at 25: what's next for the European Monetary Union (EMU)?". Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of ECON and introductory remark by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) open the discussion, followed by a question and answers session by MEPs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President: opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of ECON and introductory remark by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

On the occasion of her official visit to Czechia, EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in a debate with students at the Prague University of Economics and Business. This video shows extracts from the event ‘Making Decisions Together: What Europe do we want?’.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Prague (Czech Republic): extracts from the debate ‘Making Decisions Together: What Europe do we want?’ at the Prague University of Economics and Business

Belgium holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2024. Belgium has announced that it will be working to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as climate change, economic growth and social cohesion; whilst acting as a neutral mediator to lead the legislative work and seek compromises among the EU Member States. Belgian Ministers present the priorities of the presidency in the EP Committee meetings (ITRE, ECON - 22/01 - LIBE - 23/01).

Presentation of the Belgian Presidency priorities: extracts from the presentation by Belgian Ministers in the EP Committee meetings (ITRE, ECON - 22/01 - LIBE - 23/01)

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The European Elections 2024: opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs .

The European Elections 2024: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1999. The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest developments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. Extracts and atmosphere shots from the monetary dialogue with the MEPs.

1.058 Ergebnisse

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Economic governance

ECON - European Central Bank - annual report 2024

ECON - Public Hearing with Claudia BUCH, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - European Semester for economic policy coordination 2024

61st European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee

61st European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee

EP Plenary session - Rule 162 - Regaining our competitive edge - a prosperous EU in a fragmented global economy

CCC meeting - Oliver RÖPKE, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Signing Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding Cooperation in the Run-Up to the 2024 European Elections with the European Economic and Social Committee

ECON - Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President

ECON - Exchange of views with Piero CIPOLLONE, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective.- Plenary session II

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - Plenary session I

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - ECON ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - EMPL ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance From a Parliamentary Perspective - BUDG ICM

European Parliamentary Week - EU Economic Governance from a Parliamentary Perspective - Opening session