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An Investment Plan for Europe

MOBILISING FINANCE FOR INVESTMENT MAKING FINANCE REACH THE REAL ECONOMY

 Strong boost to strategic investments  Project pipeline preparation and selection
 Better access to investment finance  Technical assistance at all levels
for SMEs and mid-cap companies  Strong cooperation between National
 Strategic use of EU budget Promotional Banks and the EIB
 Flexibility in the Stability and Growth Pact  Follow-up at global, EU, national and
for Member States contributing to the new regional level, including outreach activities
European Fund for Strategic Investments
 Better use of the European Structural and
Investment Funds

IMPROVED INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

 Predictability and quality of regulation
 Quality of national expenditure, tax
systems and public administration
 New sources of long-term financing

for the economy
 Removing non-financial, regulatory
barriers
in key sectors within our single market
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