Council conclusions on macroeconomic and fiscal guidance to the member states (annual growth survey)

27 January 2017

The Council adopted conclusions on the Commission's the annual growth survey, under the 2017 'European Semester', the EU's annual policy coordination process.

The Council broadly shared the Commission's analysis, with a focus on the three following priorities:

–                     boosting investment;

–                     pursuing structural reforms;

–                     responsible fiscal policies.

The 2017 European Semester will conclude in July, with the adoption of country-specific recommendations on the member states' economic, employment and fiscal policies.

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