Debating the financial and economic crisis post the G20 summit in Washington, many European Parliament political group leaders stressed the need for regulatory reform, in particular credit rating agencies, private equity and hedge funds as well as the importance of boosting lending to small business.
Eiropas Parlaments atbalstīja priekšlikumu Eiropā ieviest jaunu uzturēšanās atļaujas veidu — "zilo karti".