Third Post-Programme Surveillance mission to Latvia by the Commission services2013-05-16
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 May 2013 Following the successful conclusion on 20 January 2012 of the three-year financial support programme by the EU, the third Post-Programme Surveillance (PPS) mission to Latvia was carried out by the Commission services from 13 to 15 May, together with the ECB.

Commission outlines options for future of 1 and 2 euro cent coins2013-05-14
Description:European Press release Brussels, 14 May 2013 Commission The Commission has suggested four possible scenarios for the future issuance or withdrawal of 1 and 2 euro cent coins. The Communication adopted today responds to a request from the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers in 20121 to investigate the...

Issues related to the continued issuance of the 1 and 2 euro cent coins2013-05-14
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 May 2013 Why focus on the 1 and 2 euro cent coins today? Since 1 January 2002, the euro has been available in physical form as banknotes and coins, including the 1 and 2 euro cent coins.

Speech - Press Speaking Points at the Eurogroup Press Conference2013-05-14
Description:European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Speech - Eurogroup Press Conference, Brussels 14 May 2013 Many thanks Jeroen.

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 14 May2013-05-11
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 May 2013 The EU's Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Michel Barnier, Commissioner...

Speech - Economic Dialogue on financial assistance to Cyprus2013-05-08
Description:European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Economic Speech - Economic European Parliament, ECON Committee, Brussels 8 May 2013 Madam Chair, Honourable Members, Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the economic support programme...

Speech: Investing for growth: comments in the EP budget committee discussion on the EIB's capital increase2013-05-07
Description:European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Speech: EP BUDG Committee with VP Rehn and EIB President Hoyer 7 May 2013 Mr Chairman, President Hoyer, Honourable Members, I am pleased to be here today...

The future of EMU: deepening the debate2013-05-07
Description:European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Conference "the Blueprint for a deep and Genuine EMU; debating the future economic, monetary, banking and political union" 7 May 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me kick...

Spring 2013 forecast: The EU economy – slowly recovering from a protracted recession2013-05-03
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 May 2013 Following the recession that marked 2012, the EU economy is expected to stabilise in the first half of 2013. GDP growth is projected to turn positive gradually in the second half of the year before gaining some traction in 2014.

Speech: Spring Forecast: slowly recovering from a protracted recession2013-05-03
Description:European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Speech: Press Conference on the Spring Economic Forecast 3 May 2013 Good morning, Let me start with a remark on forecasting and policy-making.