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Support package to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on employment (SURE)

As part of its emergency support package to tackle the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the EU is setting up a temporary instrument to help workers keep their jobs during the crisis. As of the 15th of May, the European Council has announced the political agreement reached by EU ambassadors on...
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Stengthening the EU's Energy Security after COVID-19

A recent Eurobarometer survey conducted in throughout the European Union has confirmed that all EU Member States and citizens overwhelmingly support to increase ambitions to strengthen Europe’s energy security. The survey revealed that nine out of 10 Europeans agree the EU’s energy policy priorities...
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Fit-for-Future platform open for registration

The European Commission has recently launched an expert group platform called ‘Fit for Future’ which will involve representatives of European Union Member States and key stakeholders from various policy areas (Agriculture, Budget, Climate, Competition, Consumer affairs, Energy, Enlargement...
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Spring 2020 Economic Forecast of the European Union 

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major shock for global and EU economies, with very severe socio-economic consequences. Despite the swift and comprehensive policy response at both EU and national levels, the EU economy will experience a recession of historic proportions this year. The Spring 2020...