| Author (Corporate) | European Court of Auditors |
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| Series Title | ECA Special Reports |
| Series Details | Number 18 |
| Publication Date | 12/07/2018 |
| ISBN | 978-92-847-0271-8 |
| Content Type | Report |
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Summary: The European Commission has exercised discretionary powers granted by the preventive arm regulation very extensively with a view to reduce the adjustment requirements, both by setting the implementation rules and in individual decisions. We consider that the combination of the current matrix parameters, allowed deviations and flexibility clauses cumulatively erode the target set in the Regulation which is to achieve an average annual adjustment of 0.5 % of GDP over the cycle. This prevents that the Medium Term Objectives of member states are reached within a reasonable period. Particularly worrisome is very slow, or even absent adjustment in several member states with high public debt ratio. The implementation rules and Commission’s practice therefore need to be reviewed and strengthened. |
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| Subject Categories | Economic and Financial Affairs |
| Subject Tags | Economic and Monetary Union [EMU] |
| Keywords | Stability and Growth Pact [SGP] |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
