Yesterday, July 10th, European finance ministers discussed Croatia’s and Bulgaria’s accession to monetary union as part of ECOFIN (Economic and Financial Affairs Council). It was decided that both countries meet the criteria to join Exchange Rate Mechanism II and the common banking supervision. Croatia and Bulgaria have been trying to join the euro area for […]
Invitation – Online Conference | Structural Racism: Italian and German Perspectives in Exchange, Tuesday 14.07. 20-22
Limited seats, register right here. Dear friends, dear interested, the structural dimension of racist discrimination has become the focus of public debate as a result of the worldwide Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Demands for a holistic approach to the issue are being voiced not only in the USA but also in Europe. One thing is […]
Conferenza online | Razzismo strutturale: Scambi di prospettive tra Italia e Germania, martedì 14.07, ore 20-22
I posti sono limitati, iscrivetevi qui! Cari amici ed amiche, cari interessati, Il razzismo strutturale delle nostre societá è stato finalmente portato all’attenzione globale con le manifestazioni Black Lives Matter. La richiesta di riconoscerlo come tale e di affrontarlo cresce sia negli USA che in Europa. Una cosa è chiara: il razzismo ci riguarda tutti, […]
The 6 most effective ways to circumvent labour law and local standards
A little essay going round and round and ending with Tönnies by GreensEFA EMPL advisor team / Philine Scholze The 6 most effective ways to circumvent labour law and local standards How to circumvent Labour law and worker protection in Europe? 1. Cross a border To circumvent labour standards, start by crossing the border. […]
ECON hearing of EBA executive candidate: one-man shortlist is no list and lacks gender balance
Next Monday, the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs will hold a hearing with the designated Executive Director of the European Banking Authority (EBA), Francois-Louis Michaud. The previous candidate, Gerry Cross, had been rejected by the European Parliament due to extensive lobby activities in the past. At the same time, the Parliament confirmed […]
European Parliament adopts gift package for banks without any conditionality
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted the so-called “CRR quick fix”, a far-reaching softening of the capital adequacy rules for banks in the Corona crisis. Since Socialist rapporteur Jonás Fernández has secured the approval of the Council of Ministers for the legislative proposal upfront, it will enter into force promptly. The decision was taken with the […]