Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Economy, finance and tax Hungary risks losing EU funding over excessive deficit
The Commission proposes suspending €495m in cohesion funding from next year unless Hungary takes the necessary measures to address its deficit, forecast to reach 3¼% of GDP in 2013.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Business Exempting micro-enterprises from publishing annual accounts
New rules adopted by Council allow EU countries to exempt very small companies from accounting and financial reporting obligations.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Economy, finance and tax Short selling: more transparency and stricter rules
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council adopted new rules for short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Euro Agreement on a new programme to secure Greece's future in the eurozone
Euro area finance ministers agree on the second programme for Greece, which comprises significant additional efforts from both private and official sector creditors and enhanced surveillance.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Business Debate launches on future of EU company law
The online public consultation is seeking views on whether today’s needs are still met by the existing rules and how the rules could be improved or updated. The deadline for comments is 14 May 2012.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
Governance The new frontier of Smart Regulation
At the Competitiveness Council ministers adopted conclusions on a future smart regulation agenda with a strong end-user focus, following an invitation by the European Council "to further concentrate efforts to reduce the overall regulatory burden.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100
External relations and foreign affairs EU lifts certain sanctions on Burma/Myanmar
Following political reforms undertaken by the country, the Council lifts the admission restrictions imposed on 87 persons including the president and vice presidents. They remain subject to an asset freeze within the EU.