About: macroeconomic imbalances
Commission levels up France on economic imbalances
The Commission highlights the progress of French competitiveness but also points out structural issues in the French economy. EURACTIV.fr reports.
German pay deal heralds end of wage restraint in Europe’s largest economy
A hard-fought deal on pay and working hours for industrial employees in southwestern Germany sets a benchmark for millions of workers across Europe's largest economy and heralds wage growth in the coming years.
EU to say French economy out of balance, Germany surplus too high
The European Commission will tell France on Wednesday (22 February) its economy is improving but still has excessive imbalances, while chiding Germany over its current account surplus and warning Italy it must reduce its rising public debt, an EU official said.
Brussels demands more ambitious reforms from France
The European Commission is expecting to receive a new programme of structural reforms from Paris by April, despite the recent adoption of the Macron bill. EURACTIV France reports.