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The European Commission is organising a selection procedure for the position of the Chair of the Sustainability Reporting Board of EFRAG. Application deadline: 15 May 2025

This move aims to ensure a level playing field between European and international banks, supporting the liquidity of EU financial markets.

The Commission has launched a new one‑stop‑shop providing vital support to European small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating the complex landscape of sanctions compliance.

Interested parties can submit their contributions by 22 April 2025.

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