National medium-term fiscal-structural plans are the cornerstone of our proposals.
EU countries will have greater leeway in setting their own fiscal adjustment paths and reform and investment commitments. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Simpler rules
For EU countries with a deficit above 3% of GDP or public debt above 60% of GDP, we will issue a country-specific “technical trajectory”.
For EU countries with a deficit below 3% of GDP and public debt below 60% of GDP, we will provide technical information. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Common safeguards will apply to ensure debt sustainability.
Escape clauses will allow deviations from the expenditure targets in case of a severe economic downturn or of exceptional circumstances outside the control of an EU country with a major impact on public finances.
Facilitating reforms and investment
Our proposals also aim to facilitate and encourage EU countries implementing important reform and investment measures in:
🫒 the green and digital transitions
💪the economic and social resilience
🛡️the need to bolster Europe's security twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Effective enforcement
Rules require enforcement.
While our proposals provide EU countries with more control over the design of their medium-term plans, they also put in place a more stringent enforcement regime to ensure they deliver on their commitments. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Patients across the EU deserve timely access to high quality, affordable medicines.
We are proposing a modern regulatory framework & industry incentives to make unmet medical needs and shortages of critical medicines a thing of the past.
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is causing challenges that we can only overcome in unity.
With our 2023 work programme, we want to build a Union that stands firm and united.
This year, we will turn our priorities into action by focusing on these initiatives ↓
🔵 European Green Deal
The EU will further accelerate its energy transition, strengthen sustainable food and transport, and tackle food and textile waste while building healthier ecosystems.
Additional export restrictions have been introduced which aim to reduce Russia’s access to military, industrial and technological items, as well as its ability to develop its defence and security sector.
The State of the Union address sets out our agenda for Europe.
During #SOTEU 2021, President @vonderleyen outlined many initiatives relevant for Europeans.
What progress have we made on the initiatives since then? A thread 👇
🟢 European Chips Act
Without chips, there’s no digital transition, no green transition.
Our objectives are high: doubling our global market share by 2030 to 20%, and producing the most sophisticated and energy-efficient semiconductors in Europe. #EUChipsAct
It stands for sustainable and trusted connections that work for people and the planet.
We will support smart investments in quality infrastructure, respecting the highest social and environmental standards globally and build partnerships of equals.