The EU's signature plan for a €315bn fund to create jobs took final shape on Thursday (28 May) as negotiators reached a deal on how it should operate and how investment projects should be chosen.
The project – the brainchild of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker – represents the focus of EU energies to promote economic growth and tackle record-high unemployment rates.
"I am very happy and satisfied we reached a deal. Let's get to work and implement this plan as quic...
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