About: fiscal policy

Coalition against EU debt rule reform shows cracks
Eight EU countries known as “the alliance of responsibility" who spoke out in favour of an early return to strict debt rules in a position paper in September 2021 are being pushed towards compromise with even Germany adopting a more conciliatory tone. EURACTIV Germany reports.
France sees chance of compromise with Germany on EU fiscal rules
France will be able to reach a compromise with the new German government to update the European Union's fiscal rules to face economic challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday (29 November).
Fiscal reform and why it matters for climate
The EU's economic governance must drive climate action for a just transition, not austerity, writes Isabelle Brachet.OpinionPromoted content

Invest in youth! Young people call for sustainable fiscal policy
Europe’s youth faces tougher challenges than previous generations. But while they persistently pay the price for economic crises, we know that it doesn’t have to be this way. As EU Finance Ministers open the debate on budget rules, it’s time...
Defending Europe starts with defending and strengthening European competitiveness
As EU leaders looks towards economy recovery in the wake of the pandemic, they need to give businesses the environment needed to thrive, writes Stefano Mallia.
France urges Germany to follow its example with budget stimulus
France will cut taxes by more than €10 billion next year and Germany should follow Paris' footsteps with fiscal stimulus to revive its flagging economy, France's finance minister said on Thursday (26 September).
Mr Altmaier goes to Europe
At the start of this week, Eurogroup and ECOFIN met in Brussels. Interim Finance Minister Peter Altmaier attended the meetings on behalf of Germany for the first time. The talks focused on the banking union, fiscal policy and the Paradise Papers. EURACTIV Germany has an overview.
Schäuble praises progress made by Spain, takes aim at Moscovici
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has praised Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy for the "great progress" he has made in structural reforms and refuted EU claims that Germany should be spending more to stimulate growth. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Bundesbank chief: Brexit is ‘political crisis’
The UK's decision to leave is being felt on the other side of the Channel; the German economy has been hit by the result as well, the president of Germany's central bank told EURACTIV's partner WirtschaftsWoche.
Berlin set to insist on home-grown ECB president
CSU politicians want the next president of the European Central Bank (ECB) to be German, as Berlin grows increasingly exasperated with the bank's policies. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Renzi clash with Juncker and Merkel escalates
The tensions between Rome and Brussels have intensified, with a tough exchange of words in the light of the unfolding refugee crisis, and a looming banking crisis in Italy.
Towards a stronger euro area: Sharing risk and sovereignty
What would a proposed “European Fiscal Union” look like, and would it be successful? ask Jörg Haas and Katharina Gnath. VideoPromoted content

Moscovici: EU’s economic forecast a little brighter
The European Commission said on Thursday that the economies of all EU Member States are expected to grow again in 2015, the first time since 2007.
Commission warns member states against labour tax cash cow
Eurostat has published its annual report on taxation trends in 2012, a year that saw tax burdens increase across the European Union. Brussels has warned member states against high taxation, especially on labour. EURACTIV France reports.![Michel Sapin, May 2013 [Parti socialiste/Flickr]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/04/8739907927-776d4dfa8a-b.jpeg)
German government: France must adhere to Stability Pact
France is again seeking an extension from the EU on the deadline to reduce its national deficit. European Parliament President Martin Schulz supports the idea but the German government is insisting on adherence to the guidelines of the European Stability Pact. EURACTIV Germany reports..jpeg)
Šemeta: Fiscal union involves tax cooperation
Creating a fiscal union will require greater cooperation on taxation and tax evasion, Taxation Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta tells EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.