Dear friends, Dear interested, Many scientists suspect that air pollution has a negative impact on the number of transmissions and the risks of a COVID-19 infection. After all, it is well established that particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and other hazardous airborne substances lead to lung and cardiovascular diseases. People with these pre-existing conditions are considered […]
European bank resolution: Europe is poorly prepared for a possible Covid banking crisis
Yesterday, on 14 January 2021, the European Court of Auditors presented a special report on European bank resolution. Already in 2017, the Court of Auditors had identified a number of shortcomings and criticised the slow implementation by the European resolution authority SRB (Single Resolution Board). The current report reviewed the findings of 2017 and looked […]
Europe Calling “Contain COVID-19 – The European Way out of the Lockdowns” with Dr Viola Priesemann – Sun, 17.1., 5-7 p.m. CET
Recording here / English translation here! By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, In many European countries, the number of infections is again rising exponentially or stagnating at far too high a level. In many places, the situation in hospitals is dramatic. In […]
Green persistance pays off: Better consumer protection on the sale of loans
Dear friends, dear interested, Persistence pays off! The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) will tonight adopt a heavily revised version of the rules on the sale of non-performing loans. Thanks to us Greens, the draft bill now includes strong protections for distressed borrowers. This is good news for mortgage borrowers, small […]
“Understanding the Brexit Deal” – British-German webinar with Brexit expert Prof. René Repasi – Thu, Jan 7, 8pm CET
Recording below / Download presentation here By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, Since the 1st of January, the trade agreement between the EU and the UK is in force. The more than 1,200-page treaty was finally agreed upon on Christmas Eve and […]
NPL Action Plan: Insufficient protection for borrowers and taxpayers
Today, on 16 December 2020, the European Commission has presented its new action plan on non-performing loans (NPLs). It is the Commission’s latest effort to deal with the elevated level of NPLs which have been plaguing banks in many member states ever since the European debt crisis. The new push comes ahead of a potentially […]