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Agreement reached on Structural Reform Support Programme – a new tool to help Member States implement reforms

On 8 February, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers reached agreement on the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP).

date:  16/02/2017

See alsoStructural Reform Support Service (SRSS)

On 8 February, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers reached agreement on the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP). With a budget of EUR 142.8 million to cover 2017-2020, the programme provides financing for the technical support that the Commission makes available to Member States at their request. This support is coordinated and offered by the Commission's Structural Reform Support Service (SRSS). The Commission set up the Structural Reform Support Service in July 2015 to help EU Member States design and implement reforms, including by making efficient and effective use of EU funding. The SRSS currently promotes and assists with reforms in nine Member States. Reforms include the management of public finances and tax administration, reform of justice systems, and fighting fraud, corruption and money laundering. They can also improve the business environment or the labour market, as well as equip people with the right skills, education and training for today's job market.