This report provides a wide overview of our operations across the European Union in 2019. It explains how we add value that would not have been generated by the private sector alone. Our contribution comes in many forms. This may involve providing financing to small businesses with good projects...
We audited the Commission’s management of eight cross-border transport megaprojects in 13 Member States. These are key missing links for connecting national networks to create seamless European transport corridors. The total estimated cost of the selected TFIs was €54.0 billion, of which the EU ...
The EU budget provides financial support to students, scientists, farmers, NGOs, SMEs, towns, regions and many other beneficiaries in Belgium. The second largest share of EU funding in Belgium is used to support growth and jobs, including research and innovation (€1.8 billion). For example, than...
The EU budget provides financial support to students, scientists, farmers, NGOs, SMEs, towns, regions and many other beneficiaries in Slovakia. Most of the EU funding is for regional policy. For example, EU funding of €15.3 billion should help to reduce economic gaps between regions by promoting...
In a complex, connected and contested world, the European Union remains fully committed to multilateralism and to the rules-based global order with the United Nations at its core, promoting peace and security and developing stable partnerships, while defending universal rights and freedoms. This...
A new boost for jobs, growth and investment was the number one priority of President Jean-Claude Juncker for his Commission. In November 2014, just three weeks into the mandate, President Juncker launched the Investment Plan for Europe also called the Juncker Plan. The Investment Plan for Europe...
Fast and secure digital connectivity is an essential element of the reforms required for creating a market- and investment-friendly environment in the Western Balkans. Under the initiative of the European Commission, the EU and the Western Balkans partners have started a process to boost connect...