Eurogroup Statement on the Draft Budgetary Plans 2015

The Eurogroup made a statement on the 8 December 2014 on the Draft Budgetary Plans 2015. They stated that the close coordination of Member States' fiscal policies in the framework of the draft budgetary plans significantly contributed to the strength and cohesion of the euro area. This, together with the European Commission investment plan, continued implementation of structural reforms and measures to improve financing conditions could boost growth and jobs in the euro area, while ensuring the sustainability of public finances.

• Primary Source

European Commission: RAPID: SPEECH/14/2481: Commissioner Moscovici's remarks at the Eurogroup Press conference on the assessment of the Draft Budgetary Plans http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-14-2481_en.htm

ESO: Background information: European Commission assesses Draft Budgetary Plans 2015: seven Member States at risk of non-compliance http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-assesses-draft-budgetary-plans-2015-seven-member-states-at-risk-of-non-compliance/

Council of the European Union: Remarks, 08.12.14: Remarks by Jeroen Dijsselbloem at the press conference following the Eurogroup meeting on Draft Budgetary Plans of 8 December 2014 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ecofin/146106.pdf

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