Finance

Economy 26-10-2021

International taxation and green public investments

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A recent event hosted by a range of think tanks looked at current fiscal policy challenges. As public finance plays a role in the transition towards a green economy, it is crucial to examine how the public purse can …

Economy 14-12-2020

The promises and challenges of repayable EU structural funds

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With increased pressure on the core cohesion budget, financial instruments utilised as a means of delivering EU structural fund support are touted as a way to do "more with less" by leveraging EU and public money …

Brexit 05-07-2017

European Medicines Agency: What’s at stake?

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Last month, EU Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker presented the procedure for relocating the European Bank Authority (EBA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) from the UK after it leaves the EU.

Technology 06-06-2016

How will big data change insurance?

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The systematic collection and treatment of large amounts of (private) digital data is transforming the insurance industry, raising new legal issues for policymakers along the way. From health to car insurance, EURACTIV.com provides an overview of the challenges and regulatory initiatives at European level.

Technology 20-04-2015

EU policies and the insurance sector

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Insurers are the largest institutional investors in Europe. However, the sector continues to reflect the broader fragmentation of the EU market for financial services.