The European Commission today adopted a proposal on social entrepreneurship funds. Commenting on the proposal, Green financial spokesperson and shadow rapporteur on this legislative file Sven Giegold said: “With this proposal Commissioner Barnier lays the foundations for the recognition and promotion of the social and solidarity economy. Currently, at least 7% of all jobs in […]
Press release ALTER-EU: Parliament blocks expert groups’ budget until safeguards against their capture by special interests and increased transparency are introduced
The Plenary of the European Parliament yesterday voted overwhelmingly in favour of freezing part of the budget for the European Commission’s expert groups until new rules are introduced to provide safeguards against their capture by special interests and to improve transparency [1]. ALTER-EU has welcomed this initiative by the Parliament to put pressure on the […]
Financial transaction tax:
Commission proposals better late than never but must now be swiftly implemented
European Commission president Barroso today announced that the Commission has adopted proposals for a financial transaction tax (FTT). The Greens have long advocated the introduction of an FTT both as a means of curbing harmful speculation and as a new source for generating public revenue, and welcomed today’s announcement. The group has argued for the FTT […]
Eurozone crisis: Support the ECB!
Commenting on the latest developments in the Eurozone crisis, Greens/EFA economic affairs spokesperson Sven Giegold MEP said: “EU leaders cannot pull the wool over the eyes of the markets, without an economically and politically credible crisis response mechanism, the Eurozone crisis will not be resolved. “The latest developments with Italian and Spanish sovereign debt have […]
Appeal “Let’s change Europe”
MEPs launch online appeal for fair economic and social policies in a time of crisis A group of MEPs today launched the cross-party appeal “Let’s change Europe” criticising current economic and social policies in the EU and calling for a change of course. It’s the economic governance package, in particular, that’s in the line of […]
Financial regulation – MEPs vote for greater consumer protection under EU rules on deposit guarantees
The EP economic affairs committee today voted on revised EU rules on deposit guarantee schemes. The Greens welcomed the vote, which will give greater protection for consumers in the EU. After the vote, Green MEP and shadow draftsman Sven Giegold said: “The EP has today voted for greater protection for consumers under EU rules on deposit […]