In April 2018, compared with March 2018, industrial producer prices remained stable in the euro area (EA19), while they rose by 0.1% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In March 2018, prices increased by 0.1% in both zones.
Emma Navarro has been appointed Vice-President and Member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB) by its Board of Governors, consisting of the 28 European Union Finance Ministers. She took up her duties on the 1st of June.
Emma Navarro has been General Secretary of the Treasury and Financial Policy in Spain and Member of the Bank of Spain Governing Council and Board Member of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission. Prior to this, she had been President of Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), Director of the Office of the Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry and Competitiveness and advisor at the International Monetary Fund. Previously, Emma Navarro held various positions in the public sector in Spain.
Upon joining the EIB, Emma Navarro stated: “I am pleased to join the EU bank and to be part of an institution that fosters investment to improve people´s lives. 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the EIB and I am convinced that both the EU and the Bank have much to celebrate. In these 60 years, the EIB has fostered cohesion and promoted the modernisation of the European economy, triggering growth and employment and making it more competitive. I am delighted to be able to contribute to this success story.”
The Management Committee is the EIB’s permanent collegiate executive body, consisting of a President and eight Vice-Presidents. The members of the Management Committee are appointed by the Board of Governors – the Finance Ministers of the 28 EU Member States.
Under the authority of Werner Hoyer, President of the EIB, the Management Committee collectively oversees the day-to-day running of the EIB as well as preparing and ensuring the implementation of the Board of Directors’ decisions.
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Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks.
Justice ministers will discuss various topics including insolvency, contract law and parental responsibility. Jointly, home affairs and justice ministers will also discuss the draft legislation on e-evidence.
Home affairs ministers will cover different aspects of the EU migration, security and terrorism policy.
The Council will be asked to adopt a general approach on four proposals which relate to safeguarding competition in air transport, port reception facilities, electronic road tolling and exchange of information, and the use of hired vehicles. Ministers will take stock of progress on proposals on drivers’ driving and rest times, the posting of road hauliers, cabotage and establishment rules for road transport operators.
The Council is due to agree a general approach on a proposed Cybersecurity Act regulation. Ministers will also discuss a proposal to update privacy rules for electronic communications (ePrivacy), and a draft directive to promote the re-use of public sector information.
The Council is due to adopt a general approach on the regulation on ACER, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. The Presidency will inform Ministers about the state of play in trilogue negotiations on the governance of the Energy Union, the directive on renewable energy and the directive on energy efficiency.
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks.
Justice ministers will discuss various topics including insolvency, contract law and parental responsibility. Jointly, home affairs and justice ministers will also discuss the draft legislation on e-evidence.
Home affairs ministers will cover different aspects of the EU migration, security and terrorism policy.
The Council will be asked to adopt a general approach on four proposals which relate to safeguarding competition in air transport, port reception facilities, electronic road tolling and exchange of information, and the use of hired vehicles. Ministers will take stock of progress on proposals on drivers’ driving and rest times, the posting of road hauliers, cabotage and establishment rules for road transport operators.
The Council is due to agree a general approach on a proposed Cybersecurity Act regulation. Ministers will also discuss a proposal to update privacy rules for electronic communications (ePrivacy), and a draft directive to promote the re-use of public sector information.
The Council is due to adopt a general approach on the regulation on ACER, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. The Presidency will inform Ministers about the state of play in trilogue negotiations on the governance of the Energy Union, the directive on renewable energy and the directive on energy efficiency.
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Monday 4 June 2018
10.30 Meeting with President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (photo opportunity ± 10.25)
12.00 Meeting with President of Angola João Lourenço (photo opportunity ± 11:55)
Tuesday 5 June 2018
11.30 Meeting with President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović (photo opportunity ± 11.25 – press statements ± 12.00)
13.00 Meeting with President of the Eurogroup Mário Centeno
14.30 Meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg (photo opportunity ± 14.25 – press statements ± 15.00)
Wednesday 6 June 2018
11.30 Meeting with President of Liberia George Weah (photo opportunity ± 11.25)
Friday 8 June 2018
G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada (local time)
10.00 Joint press briefing with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker
11.45 Official welcome by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
12.30 Working lunch
14.00 Family photo
15.00 Working sessions
18.30 Working dinner
Saturday 9 June 2018
G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada (local time)
08.00 Working breakfast with the Gender Equality Advisory Council
09.00 Signing of the scroll
09.30 Working sessions
12.15 Working sessions with outreach partners
13.30 Family photo with outreach partners
13.45 Working lunch with outreach partners