The Financial Services Committee together with the Sustainable Finance Task Force sent a letter to Commissioner McGuinness congratulating her on her appointment as European Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union. Welcoming closer cooperation, the Committee and Task Force highlighted their main agenda items and priorities.
Joint FIN/SFTF letter to Commissioner McGuinness
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