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NEWS BRIEFS / Finance

European Commission seeks views on European model for savings and investment accounts

11/06/2025 (Agence Europe) – As part of its strategy for a ‘Savings and Investment Union’, on Wednesday 11 June the European Commission invited citizens and stakeholders to contribute to the development of a European model for savings and investment accounts. The purpose of this call is to gather feedback on best practice for making this type of bank account a convenient entry point to the capital markets for retail investors. This includes consideration of the tax treatment of...

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SECTORAL POLICIES
HOME AFFAIRS: on 13 June, EU27 Home Affairs Ministers will approve extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians and celebrate Schengen
MIGRATION: screening, detention capacity and reception – Commission takes stock of Member States’ preparedness for implementing Pact on Migration and Asylum
MIGRATION: irregular crossings fell by 20% in first five months of 2025, according to preliminary data from Frontex
JUSTICE: insolvency law, protection of vulnerable adults, and fight against impunity in war in Ukraine on European Ministers’ agenda
ENVIRONMENT: 95 countries call for ambitious treaty against plastic pollution in Nice
ENVIRONMENT: companies in plastic packaging sector call for annulment of ‘packaging and packaging waste’ regulation
CLIMATE: Presidency of EU Council proposes methods for formulating its 2035 emissions reduction target
HEALTH: WHO Europe sets up ‘pan-European commission’ on climate and health
HEALTH: experts recommend that migraines be taken into account in future EU strategy for neurological health
ENERGY: new version of Polish Presidency’s conclusions on energy security due to be discussed by European ministers on 16 June
ENERGY: ‘omnibus’ procedure should look at more than just speeding up permits for renewable energy, according to Dan Jørgensen
TRANSPORT: use of rail capacity – co-legislators agree on strategic guidelines and creation of a European platform
CIVIL PROTECTION: EU funds earmarked for fighting forest fires being poorly used, says European Court of Auditors in report
CIVIL PROTECTION: EPP Group in European Parliament calls for greater EU civil preparedness
EXTERNAL ACTION
TRADE: EU Council adopts position in favour of limited investment screening
UNITED KINGDOM: EU and UK reach agreement on free movement rules applicable to Gibraltar
UKRAINE: EU calls on Ukraine to adopt legislation against hate crimes
SECURITY - DEFENCE - SPACE
DEFENCE: European Commission is not funding any military projects used in Gaza conflict, a Commission spokesperson promises
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: Bruegel Institute suggests adoption of own resource based on levy for expenditure deficits
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL/EMPLOYMENT: Quality traineeships – Polish Presidency of EU Council has not yet obtained agreement of Member States
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
TAXATION: energy taxation – further work needed to reconcile positions within EU Council, says Poland
FINANCE: largest foreign investor active on EU capital markets calls for greater financial integration
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
FISHERIES: Spain loses its appeal against European Commission’s determination of marine protected areas
NEWS BRIEFS
AGRICULTURE : Christophe Hansen to head European agri-food business delegation’s visit to Brazil
AGRICULTURE : European Commission approves new geographical indications for Portugal and Turkey
CLIMATE: according to Copernicus, May 2025 one of hottest months on record and last spring very dry in northern and western Europe
TRADE/CLIMATE: co-legislators await provisional agreement on simplifying Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on 18 June
CÔTE D’IVOIRE: European Commission to negotiate Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement with Yamoussoukro
COURT OF JUSTICE: appointment of a judge to EU Court of Justice and seven judges to General Court
DEFENCE: Member States approve appointment of Major General Enrico Barduani as Deputy Head of EU Military Committee
FINANCE: European Commission seeks views on European model for savings and investment accounts
HOUSING: European mayors call for European action to respond to housing crisis
POLAND: Donald Tusk wins a vote of confidence in Parliament
MIGRATION: EU and Bosnia-Herzegovina sign new agreement on European Border and Coast Guard Agency
REGIONS: EU local leaders launch coalition of coastal regions in Nice
SPORT: European Commission announces creation of new prize, supported by Erasmus+, to encourage sport and physical activity
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