Improving competition in the Member States to boost growth

Summary:

On 26 February 2015, to back up its recommendations for economic policy reforms in the Member States in the frame of European Semester, the Commission published the 'Country Reports'. This Competition Policy Brief focuses on the competition relevant aspects in the Country Reports.

Further information:

Estimates by the Commission show that improving competition can have a significant positive impact on GDP. In May 2015, the Commission called for reforms to increase competition - mainly in network industries and other service sectors. The Commission issued this call as part of its recommendations for the European Semester. The cycle culminates in the spring and summer when the Commission proposes Member State-specific recommendations which are then adopted by the Council. Drawing on the Commission's Country Reports, which underpin the recommendations, this Competition Policy Brief highlights some competition challenges at national level and how individual Member States tackle them.

The Competition Policy Briefs are occasional papers by staff of the Competition Directorate-General of the European Commission about policy issues and key cases.

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