European growth initiative slowly takes shape

Following the election of French socialist President François Hollande in May 2012, some EU leaders, backed by Brussels, have tacked firmly towards the growth agenda, with discussions expected to focus around a new 'growth pact' for Europe to complement the treaty on fiscal discipline.

ESO: Background information: Hollande urges action to stimulate growth http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-urges-action-to-stimulate-growth/

ESO: Background information: EIB to continue support for Europe’s growth and innovation http://www.europeansources.info/record/eib-to-continue-support-for-europes-growth-and-innovation/

ESO: Background information: EU mulls ‘Marshall plan’ for Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-mulls-marshall-plan-for-europe/

ESO: Background information: Hollande needs growth pact to cement support http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-needs-growth-pact-to-cement-support/

ESO: Background information: Monetary policy is no panacea for Europe’s ills http://www.europeansources.info/record/monetary-policy-is-no-panacea-for-europes-ills/

ESO: Background information: Greek, French voters reject German-led austerity http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-french-voters-reject-german-led-austerity/

ESO: Background Information: Europe 2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-2020-strategy/

EurActiv: 18.5.12: France’s ‘No’ man entrusted to lead EU affairs http://www.euractiv.com/general/france-man-entrusted-lead-foreign-affairs-news-512777

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