Policy making achievements & milestones 2024‑2025under the leadership of Commissioner Albuquerque Savings and investments union achievements Securities settlementPolitical agreement to shorten the securities settlement cycle from two days to oneSecuritisationProposal aimed at revitalising and increasing the uptake of securitisation in the EUCitizens and savings Measures to boost financial literacy and investment opportunities for citizens – retail participationEquity investment Measures to boost equity investments by banks and insurers (amendments to Solvency II Delegated Act and legislative programmes)Supplementary pensions Commission proposes to boost supplementary pensions to help ensure adequate retirement incomeMarket integration package Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets Key moments 4 December 2025Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets4 December 2025European Commission updates list of high‑risk countries to strengthen international fight against financial crime3 December 2025Commission adds Russia to its list of high‑risk jurisdictions to strengthen international fight against financial crime20 November 2025Commission proposes to boost supplementary pensions to help ensure adequate retirement income20 November 2025Commission simplifies transparency rules for sustainable financial products29 October 2025Commission adopts measures to promote equity investment23 October 2025EU adopts 19th package of sanctions against Russia9 October 2025Faster and safer instant euro payments become a reality30 September 2025EU to boost financial literacy and investment opportunities for citizens30 July 2025Commission presents voluntary sustainability reporting standard to ease burden on SMEs18 July 2025EU adopts 18th package of sanctions against Russia11 July 2025Commission adopts “quick fix” for companies already conducting corporate sustainability reporting4 July 2025Commission to cut EU taxonomy red tape for companies19 June 2025Commission welcomes political agreement increasing efficiency of EU capital markets thanks to shorter settlement cycle for EU securities17 June 2025Commission proposes measures to revive the EU securitisation framework 12 June 2025Commission proposes to postpone by one additional year the market risk prudential requirements under Basel III10 June 2025Commission updates list of high‑risk countries to strengthen international fight against financial crime20 May 2025EU adopts 17th package of sanctions against Russia25 April 2025Commission sets up channel for market participants to report barriers to the single market for capital31 March 2025Commission proposes maintaining current liquidity rules to strengthen EU financial markets19 March 2025Commission unveils savings and investments union strategy to enhance financial opportunities for EU citizens and businesses26 February 2025Commission simplifies rules on sustainability and EU investments, delivering over €6 billion in administrative relief24 February 2025EU adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia12 February 2025Commission proposes to shorten settlement cycle for EU securities from two days to one31 January 2025Commission extends time‑limited equivalence for UK central counterparties18 December 2024Commission welcomes agreement on proposals to facilitate data-sharing and reduce reporting burden in EU financial services16 December 2024EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia for its continued illegal war against UkraineShow 24 more items12 December 2024Commission welcomes political agreement on revamped rules for benchmarks Related links More about Commissioner Albuquerque
