Fiscal and macro-structural challenges and policy recommendations for the Euro Area and its Member States under the 2014 semester cycle – Summary

On 4 September 2014, the Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) held an Economic Dialogue with the Eurogroup President. Three in-depth analyses were provided to Members in advance of this dialogue on Fiscal and macro-structural challenges and policy recommendations for the Euro Area and its Member States under the 2014 Semester Cycle. These papers were prepared by renowned experts, namely 1) P. Bofinger; 2) J.F. Kirkegaard and 3) D. Gross and C. Alcidi. This note summarises their main policy recommendation.