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What is included in this years European Semester Spring Package?

The European Commission on 24 May provided guidance to Member States under the 2023 European Semester Spring Package to build a robust and future-proof economy that secures competitiveness and long-term prosperity for all in the face of a challenging geopolitical environment.

What is the Commission presenting today?

The European Commission presented on 26 April 2023 legislative proposals to implement the most comprehensive reform of the EUs economic governance rules since the aftermath of the economic and financial crisis.

Despite a long tradition of fiscal responsibility, Czech policymakers began to mismanage the country’s finances during the pandemic.

Today, the Council agreed its 2022 recommendations and opinions on the member states' economic, employment and fiscal policies, as well as the recommendation for the euro area.

This Discussion Paper proposes 10 concrete policy recommendations to make EU economic governance stronger, greener and fairer.