The Council of Ministers today nominated Verena Ross as candidate for the chair of the European market supervisor ESMA. Previously, the German had already been Executive Director of the authority until May 2021. Today’s decision was preceded by a months-long blockade in the Council. The Italian government in particular pushed for the nomination of the […]
Solvency II: Insurance regulation continues to have more holes than Swiss cheese
Today, 22 September 2021, Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness presents her long-awaited proposals for a revision of the European insurance rules Solvency II. It is the biggest amendment to date of the framework, which came into force in the EU in 2016 after years of negotiations. The new proposal builds on comprehensive recommendations which the European […]
Europe Calling “Locally Employed Civilians in Afghanistan – How can we save those in need of protection now?” – Thu, 19 Aug, 7pm
Recording here: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. With the capture of the capital Kabul, the Taliban have brought large parts of the country under their control. Especially those people who are committed to the […]
Europe Calling: “Powerless against the floods? How can we protect ourselves from disasters in Europe?” – Wed, 4.8. 8pm CEST
Recording: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, The consequences of the recent extreme floods in German, Belgium and other parts of Europe are terrible. We must continue to do everything we can to help those affected as quickly as possible. But the […]
Green successes in FinTech regulation: Promoting innovation & protecting consumers
Dear friends, dear interested, There is news on consumer and investor protection in digital financial services! The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has just demonstrated how strict consumer protection can go hand in hand with innovation friendliness in the FinTech sector. The Committee’s position on blockchain-based trading systems combines strengthened investor […]
Europe Calling Webinar: “Greening EU competition and state aid policy” – Tue, 13/07/2021, 12-13 hrs CEST
Recording: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends and all those who are interested, The European Green Deal is supposed to make Europe a frontrunner when it comes to the green transformation of our economies. But in order to be able to fulfil the promise […]