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The European Semester

The European Semester provides a framework for the coordination of economic policies across the European Union. It allows EU countries to discuss their economic and budget plans and monitor progress at specific times throughout the year.

“Until 31 December 2020, and in line with the provision of the withdrawal agreement on the transition period, the UK will remain part of the European Semester analysis.”

The European Semester timeline

European Semester 2021 – an exceptional cycle
Autumn Package
Winter Package
National Reform Programmes and Stability/Convergence Programmes
Spring Package
Putting recommendations into practice

The framework

The European Semester: why and how
Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure
Stability and Growth Pact
The EU's economic governance explained

The European Semester in your country

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom

Related links

  • 2020 European Semester: Spring package
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