The European Commission started yesterday, December 15, the roadshow to promote the EU Investment Plan, worth over EUR 300 billion.

The roadshow kicked off in Romania, the first country in the European Union where the detailed plan was presented, according to European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness.

The visit in Romania will be followed by visits to Italy and Germany in January, to Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic and UK in February and to France in March, according to a statement of the European Commission. The aim is to cover all 28 EU countries by October 2015. The Vice-President will also make visits to non-EU countries to promote the Investment Plan.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com