Joint Conclusions of the Economic and Financial Dialogue between the EU and the Western Balkans and Turkey

Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of the central banks of the Western Balkans and Turkey met on 23 May 2017 for their annual economic policy dialogue. Participants welcomed the submission of the 2017 Economic Reform Programmes of the Western Balkans and Turkey, and regretted that Serbia's ERP had been submitted with a significant delay.The programmes outlined the medium-term macroeconomic and fiscal framework as well as structural reforms to enhance competitiveness and long-term growth. Participants regretted that Serbia's ERP had been submitted with a significant delay. The programmes cover the period 2017-2019.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 23 May 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/economic-and-financial-affairs-council-23-may-2017/

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