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This strategy is a key initiative to improve the way the EU financial system channels savings to productive investments. It seeks to offer EU citizens broader access to capital markets and better financing options for companies.

The European Commission has adopted a package of proposals to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity.

The aim of this consultation is to comprehensively assess the current regulatory landscape of commodity derivatives, emission allowances markets, as well as certain aspects of spot energy markets, to ensure they continue to serve their critical function in the EU economy effectively.

The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package. As Russia's illegal aggression enters its fourth year, this package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU's unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

The proposed legislative amendment would shorten the settlement cycle on securities

Maria Luís Albuquerque is Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union.

At the virtual event “Focus on New EU Commission Agenda” organised by Luxembourg for Finance.

The purpose is to gather feedback, facts and evidence from stakeholders on the progress made so far, as well as identifying the remaining challenges for advancing in these areas.

The European Commission adopted a decision to extend the equivalence for UK central counterparties (CCPs) for a period of three years until 30 June 2028.