Unrestricted access to cash during crisis and emergency situations

The demand for cash increases in times of crisis since many people consider banknotes and coins to be a particularly safe way to keep money. Moreover, cash is the only instrument of payment that is largely independent of a technical infrastructure. It is therefore essential that, during a crisis, people can access cash, particularly when Read more about Unrestricted access to cash during crisis and emergency situations[…]

EU regulation fosters air traffic management modernisation, but EU funding largely unnecessary

EU regulation has fostered air traffic management modernisation, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors. But EU funding of projects was largely unnecessary and its management was affected by shortcomings, say the auditors. In 2005, the EU launched a programme known as SESAR to harmonise and modernise air traffic management (ATM) Read more about EU regulation fosters air traffic management modernisation, but EU funding largely unnecessary[…]