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Monitoring of free movement of capital

The European Commission ensures that EU countries comply with Treaty provisions on the free movement of capital. This principle is directly applicable to national laws and is vital for economic integration within the EU.

Overview

The Commission's enforcement activities focus on monitoring capital flows and ensuring proper application of the Treaty rules by member states. It identifies and acts against any restrictions that are incompatible with the Treaty, either through dialogue or infringement proceedings.

Reports and Studies

The Commission annually publishes working documents on capital movements and investment flows across the EU. These documents are based on external studies that analyze investment flows within the EU and in the global economy.

• Annual working documents on free movement of capital in the EU
• Studies on the development of EU capital flows in the global context