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A new vision for the European project English (en) français (fr)

28/10/2014

"Je m'adresse à vous, ce soir, dans des conditions un peu particulières, puisqu'il s'agit de mon dernier discours après 5 années en tant que Commissaire européen. Dès lors, je ne vous lirai pas un texte magistral au sujet du marché intérieur et des services financiers. Je veux m'adresser à vous de façon plus personnelle, en vous confiant les trois leçons principales que j'ai retenues de ces 5 années exaltantes au sein de la Commission". Discours du Commissaire Barnier à l'Université Bocconi, Milan.

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Stress tests and ECB assessment: safer banks serving the economy English (en) français (fr)

26/10/2014

The European Commission welcomes the results of the EU-wide stress test by the European Banking Authority and the comprehensive assessment by the European Central Bank.

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Disclosure of non-financial information: Europe’s largest companies to be more transparent about how they operate English (en) français (fr)

29/09/2014

The European Commission welcomes today’s adoption by the Council of the Directive on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information by large companies and groups. Companies concerned will disclose information on policies, risks and outcomes as regards environmental matters, social and employee-related aspects, respect for human rights, anti-corruption and bribery issues, and diversity on boards of directors.

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Attack to win games and defend to win trophies: safeguarding financial stability in the EU single market English (en) français (fr)

29/09/2014

“We have attacked through the overhaul of the financial framework of the last five years. Now we need to defend what we have achieved by remaining alert to new and potential risks. Adapt to changing circumstances. And play as a team to win the global competition”. Speech by Vice President Barnier at the Worshipful Company of World Traders, London.

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Financial Reform: A Call to Action English (en) français (fr)

22/09/2014

“Application of the texts, implementation of reforms, continuing to adapt the existing framework: here are three key challenges in which your committee will play a key role, together with the Commission and the Council”. Speech by the Vice-President Barnier to the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (structured dialogue ECON).

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The challenge of implementing market regulations consistently at the global level English (en) français (fr)

12/09/2014

“We must ensure rules are applied in a consistent and coherent way. This is particularly true for the EU and the US”. Speech by Vice-President Barnier at the Eurofi Financial Forum, in Milan.

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Political Transition vs Economic Transition: a foundation for future development English (en) français (fr)

09/09/2014

"La Tunisie fait face à de nombreux défis et la route est sans doute encore longue et semée d'embûches, mais je veux saluer ici la formidable capacité du peuple tunisien et de ses dirigeants à faire face à ces difficultés par le dialogue". Discours du Vice-président Barnier.

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Vice-President Barnier welcomes Court of Auditors’ special report: “European banking supervision taking shape – EBA and its changing context” English (en) français (fr)

02/07/2014

“I believe the European Banking Authority’s role in the overall supervisory architecture is crucial. (...) While the establishment of the Banking Union (...) will affect the functioning of the EBA, it does not call into question its existence.” Statement by Vice-President Barnier.

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Statement by Commissioner Barnier on Global Derivatives Regulation English (en) français (fr)

27/06/2014

“Global derivatives markets need worldwide standards and national rules that work together seamlessly. (...) I intend to propose shortly that the European Commission adopt ‘equivalence’ decisions that will allow central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) from five countries outside the EU – Japan, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and India – to clear EU derivatives trades”. Statement by Commissioner Barnier.

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Public debt, a key factor in European financial regulation English (en) français (fr)

27/06/2014

“The fight against all levels of excessive debt – by governments, households, businesses or the financial sector – was a major focus of this Commission’s mandate”. Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the IMF’s 14th Forum on managing public debt.

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