Jyrki Katainen
Cyprus
European Commission VP Jyrki Katainen Advises Cyprus to 'Tap Into' Juncker Plan
European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen has called on Cyprus to consider setting up an investment platform combining both the public and private sector in a bid to tap risk-financing from the massive European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)...
Economy
EU Commission VP Jyrki Katainen: 'We are Here to Help You'
The European Union and the European Investment Bank can help private companies get financing in Greece, European Commissioner for Employment, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, who is paying a visit in Athens, said on Monday addressing the Greek...
Greece
European Commission Vice President Says Greeks Unaware of EFSI for Boosting Jobs and Growth
"The most important thing is trust. If investors feel secure about the future of the country, then they will begin investing,” says European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, to Berlin and Frankfurt, in...
Greece
EU's Katainen: 'We can Work Closely and Help Greek People Find Jobs'
European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen said on Friday he was very satisfied with his visit to Athens and that he was certain the Commission can work closely with Greece to create more jobs.
"I learned a lot during my visit...
Cyprus
European Commission Vice President: Cyprus' Image Abroad Positive
His belief that Cyprus has managed to deal with its economic crisis in a sufficient way expressed the European Commission Vice President, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, adding that the country’s image abroad is rather positive...
Economy
Jyrki Katainen: We Want Actions Not Promises
European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen referring to the negotiations with the Greek government said "We want actions not only promises."
After the Eurogroup we will see how the disbursements can be held he said when speaking to Real News...
Economy
EU's Katainen Urges Greece to Stick to Reforms
European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen urged Greece's new government on Friday to stick to the reforms agreed with international lenders, but signaled Athens could be offered more time to reach certain goals, Reuters news agency reported.
“We expect them...
Economy
EU Commissioners Optimistic Over Greece's Next Day
European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, Pierre Moscovici, stated today that Greece's growth rates gives hopes for the country's future: "We will have a first discussion in the Eurogroup on Thursday, while decisions will be taken on...
Economy
EU Commissioner: Europe Supports Greece
European Union's willingness to continue support Greece in order to ensure reasonable financing conditions after the end of the current program, was expressed today by European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Jyrki Katainen.
"Greece has made immense progress in...