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Home > Archives for economic crisis

economic crisis

New report: Juncker Plan backs billions in fossil fuels and carbon-heavy infrastructure

November 14, 2017

The European Union is set to continue a funding tool that in last two years has lent billions of euros for fossil fuels projects.


Doing the same thing and expecting different results?

November 10, 2017

An analysis of the sustainability and transparency of the European Fund for Strategic Investments.


Juncker’s investment offensive risks turning against Europeans

December 18, 2014

Brussels – Environmental NGOs call on President Juncker, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to consider for financing from the 315 billion growth package only projects which are sustainable and in line with EU goals and only after proper public consultation with potentially affected communities.


Transition triumphs and traps – Assessing Poland’s recent economic journey, and where it goes next

June 4, 2014

During last month’s EBRD annual meeting in Warsaw, Bankwatch Mail convened a discussion about the state of the Polish economy between a financial journalist and a sociologist – both residents of the Polish capital – to hear their views on some of the pressing economic issues of the day, as well as the ongoing Polish ‘transition’ process. With the 25th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland a few months away now (today in fact marks a quarter of a century since the first Polish elections under communism), what have been the achievements and the lessons to be learned from the last two and half decades?


A threatened growth package

July 20, 2012

Shifting gears from the austerity years, EU leaders recently proposed injecting EUR 120 billion into the European economy.


Harnessing the EU recovery plan for green and accountable investments

March 13, 2009

The unprecedented economic crisis has the potential to provide a significant boost to the environment. Today, investing in a green economy and green jobs is seen as one of the top priorities for moving beyond the crisis. This unique window of political opportunity for the promotion of green investments should not be missed – and how European public money is to be used to get us out of these economic straits is on the line next week.


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