"ECFIN New Publication" Newsletter Issues

Debt Sustainability Monitor 2017 (26/01/2018)

The Debt Sustainability Monitor 2017 provides an overview of fiscal sustainability challenges faced by EU Member States over the short, medium and long term.

EU Candidate Countries’ & Potential Candidates’ Economic Quarterly (CCEQ) - 4th Quarter 2017 (18/01/2018)

An overview of economic developments in candidate and pre-candidate countries.

What Drives Output Volatility? The Role of Demographics and Government Size Revisited (17/01/2018)

This paper studies the role of demographics and government size in economic volatility, using a novel econometric approach.

European Business Cycle Indicators - 4th Quarter 2017 (16/01/2018)

A look at quarterly trends in the European Business Cycle Indicators. This report also presents the results of the autumn 2017 EU Investment Survey of the manufacturing sector.

Understanding the Weakness in Global Trade (16/01/2018)

This paper looks at the factors explaining the slowdown in global trade that followed the economic and financial crisis.

Report on Public Finances in EMU 2017 (12/01/2018)

This annual report presents a review of key policy developments and analytical findings in the area of public finances. This year's edition presents analyses on the impact of fiscal policy on income distribution and the influence of institutional factors on public investment in the EU.

The Recent Reform of the Labour Market in Italy: A Review (22/12/2017)

This paper provides a review of recent labour market reforms in Italy and an assessment of their potential impact.

GDP-linked Bonds: Some Simulations on EU Countries (21/12/2017)

This paper explores the potential benefits of an innovative form of public debt instruments.

Post-Programme Surveillance Report. Romania, Autumn 2017 (21/12/2017)

This report by the European Commission presents the findings of the third post-programme surveillance mission to Romania and identifies remaining challenges for the Romanian economy.

Inequality and Structural Reforms: Methodological Concerns and Lessons from Policy - Workshop Proceedings (08/12/2017)

A collection of contributions given during the workshops on structural reforms organised by DG ECFIN on 16 May and 19 June 2017.

Nordic Heat Wave: Recent Housing Market Developments in Denmark and Sweden (08/12/2017)

This Economic Brief analyses recent housing market developments in Denmark and Sweden.

Post-programme Surveillance Report. Spain, Autumn 2017 (01/12/2017)

This report by the European Commission presents the findings of the eighth post-programme surveillance mission to Spain and identifies remaining challenges for the Spanish economy.

Post-Programme Surveillance Report. Cyprus, Autumn 2017 (01/12/2017)

This report by the European Commission presents the findings of the third post-programme surveillance mission to Cyprus and identifies remaining challenges for the Cypriot economy.

The 2018 Ageing Report: Underlying Assumptions and Projection Methodologies (24/11/2017)

This report details the underlying assumptions and projection methodologies used to estimate the long-term economic and budgetary impact of a population ageing.