ECOFIN

Ecofin decides sanctions against Portugal and Spain

12/07/2016 ENstaff deficit, ECOFIN, economy, EU, Portugal, sanctions, Spain

Ecofin found that Portugal and Spain had not taken effective action in response to its recommendations on measures to correct their excessive deficits.

Jeroen Dijsselbloem_EU Newsroom_embassynews

european union

Dijsselbloem concerned about flexible application of Stability and Growth Pact rules

14/06/2016 ENstaff Dijsselbloem, Dutch Presidency, ECOFIN, EU, European Commission, European Union, Juncker, Schäuble, Stability and Growth Pact

Dutch finance minister and ECOFIN Chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem worries that the way in which the EU Commission applies Stability and Growth Pact rules may not be entirely objective, he told Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.