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UK v Europe v World

Hello There,

In this addition we are comparing UK, Europe & the World, delving into how the EU works and its budgets/prioritises for 2015.

World Population v Surface Area

In 2014, Europe had the third largest population 506 million people spread across 4,272,000km², that equates to 118 people per km² and our wealth per person (GDP) €25,200.

source: europa.eu http://europa.eu/about-eu/facts-figures/living/index_en.htm

Europe 2014 - Population v Surface Area

In Europe, the United Kingdom had the third largest population 34.3 million people spread across 249,000km², that equates to 138 people per km², higher than the European average.

source: europa.eu http://europa.eu/about-eu/facts-figures/living/index_en.htm

So, what are the prioritises for Europe during 2015?

During these difficult times, What are the prioritises for Europe during 2015
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker stated that the EU will focus on:

1. The investment plan: a new boost for jobs, growth and investment
2. A connected digital single market
3. A resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy
4. A deeper and fairer internal market with stronger industries
5. A deeper and fairer economic and monetary union
6. A reasonable and balanced free trade agreement with the United States
7. An area of justice and fundamental rights based on mutual trust
8. A new policy on migration
9. Europe as a stronger global actor
10. A European Union of democratic change

Europe’s economy has begun to recover after the crisis, but the level of investment is still low. Investors have money, but little confidence so the EU is bringing in a New EU fund from mid-2015

  • The fund starts with € 21 billion from EU sources
  • Investments are made to viable business projects, for example in digital and energy infrastructure, transport, small businesses, green projects and innovation
  • Multiplier effect: public money will trigger private investors to follow suit, with up to € 315 billion
  • This could create 1.3 million new jobs over three years

source: ec.europa.eu http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

Which is all great news for UK businesses & citizens!

If you would like to find out more about EU funding and how it can benefit you and your business, why not join us? 

We are hosting a Lunchtime Funding Seminar which will help explain how you can benefit from the next round of EU funding open to businesses in the UK.

As ever, if you have any specific questions on any EU related matter, we are here to help - Please get in contact using the details below.

Kind Regards,

Europe Direct Information Centre: Fareham