Member states seek guarantees for Juncker plan contributions

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker presented his investment plan during the European Council in December 2014 [click here for more information on December 2014 Summit], using the opportunity to ask for further contributions from member states.

While member states tended to agree on the broad outlines of the investment plan, the question of the distribution of funds has caused divisions within the Council.

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ESO: Background information: Investment Offensive for Europe: EU Task Force identifies 2,000 potential projects worth €1.3 trillion http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-investment-offensive-for-europe-eu-task-force-identifies-2000-potential-projects-worth-e1-3-trillion/

EUObserver, 18.12.14: EU leaders want 'urgent' action on investment fund http://euobserver.com/economic/126998

Euronews, 19.12.14: EU summit agrees 300 billion euro fund to avert crisis http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/19/eu-summit-agrees-300-billion-euro-fund-to-avert-crisis/

EUObserver, 07.01.15: Polish finance minister pokes holes in Juncker fund http://euobserver.com/economic/127107

EurActiv, 23.01.15: Juncker plan may bring unintended consequences for regional policy http://www.euractiv.com/sections/euro-finance/juncker-plan-may-bring-unintended-consequences-regional-policy-311500

EUObserver, 17.02.15: Leading scientists criticise Juncker investment plan https://euobserver.com/economic/127673

EurActiv, 24.02.15: UK set to mop up Juncker Plan gains http://www.euractiv.com/sections/euro-finance/uk-set-mop-juncker-plan-gains-312389

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