
Commission explores EU-wide crowdfunding project to finance recovery
The European Commission has held initial talks with various platforms involved in crowdfunding and proposed to lead a joint EU-wide crowdfunding campaign to help some of the most affected groups by the coronavirus pandemic, according to an internal document seen by EURACTIV.com.
The Commission’s internal memo, dated 7 April, proposed “a joint action among existing crowdfunding platforms” to support the most vulnerable citizens, small businesses and self-employed workers affected by the lockdown.
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