EC Finance News

EU Commission Seeks Input on Venture and Growth Capital Funds Reform

The European Commission has opened two consultations seeking feedback on obstacles and potential reforms for EU venture and growth capital funds. The input will inform policy work under the savings and investments union and startup and scaleup strategy, with a review of the EuVECA Regulation planned for Q3 2026.

EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Members Announced

The European Commission has announced the 28 members and 17 observers for the third mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance. The platform will advise the Commission on the EU Taxonomy and the broader sustainable finance framework.

EU Commission Consults on Banking Competitiveness

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence regarding the competitiveness of the EU banking sector. Feedback will inform a 2026 report on how to enhance the sector's performance, support the European economy, and improve the regulatory framework.

EU Commission Seeks Feedback on Private Equity Exits

The European Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback on obstacles faced by private equity investors when exiting investments. The consultation aims to inform potential policy actions to improve capital access for EU startups and scaleups and is open until April 27, 2026.

EU Seeks Feedback on Taxonomy Criteria for Sustainable Activities

The European Commission is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to the EU taxonomy's technical screening criteria for sustainable economic activities. The goal is to simplify the framework and improve its usability, with feedback open until April 14th.