Is the Juncker plan an appropriate answer to the European investment gap? – A Literature Review

Summary:

In March 2015, the European Council adopted the implementation of the Juncker Plan. The plan is based on a November 2014 communication of the European Commission (EC) proposing “An investment Plan for Europe” (European Commission 2014). It starts with an analysis of the status quo of public and private investment levels.

This article reviews the opinions of Schneider, Diermeier and Hüther, Zuleeg, and Claeys on the necessity and effectiveness of Junker's investment plan.