Connecting Europe: €865 Million Investment for High-Speed Digital Networks

The European Commission has adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital, which defines the scope and objectives of EU-funded actions to improve Europe’s digital connectivity infrastructures. These actions will receive around €865 million of funding from 2024 to 2027. Improving Europe’s connectivity infrastructure is fundamental for achieving Europe’s 2030 Read more about Connecting Europe: €865 Million Investment for High-Speed Digital Networks[…]

EU AI investment is not keeping pace with global leaders

The EU has so far had little success in developing Europe’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, and has failed to accelerate AI investment on a par with global leaders, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. Since 2018, the European Commission has taken multiple actions and worked on key building blocks to advance the Read more about EU AI investment is not keeping pace with global leaders[…]

Benefits of EU single market for investment funds still largely unrealised

The EU has a framework in place to establish a single market for investment funds across EU borders, and to ensure that EU citizens’ investments are protected. But not all of its ambitious goals have been achieved, says the European Court of Auditors in a special report published today, and many potential benefits for investors Read more about Benefits of EU single market for investment funds still largely unrealised[…]

Business investment rate up to 23.5% in the euro area

In the fourth quarter of 2016, the business investment rate was 23.5% in the euro area, compared with 22.0% in the previous quarter. The business profit share in the euro area was 41.0% in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared with 40.7% in the third quarter of 2016. Geographical information The euro area (EA19) consists Read more about Business investment rate up to 23.5% in the euro area[…]

Business profit share nearly stable at 40.0% in the euro area

In the fourth quarter of 2015, the business investment rate was 22.2% in the euro area, compared with 22.0% in the previous quarter. The business profit share in the euro area was 40.0% in the fourth quarter of 2015, compared with 39.9% in the third quarter of 2015. These data come from a first release Read more about Business profit share nearly stable at 40.0% in the euro area[…]