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Fiscal policy

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Agreement on EU debt rules: close to Council position, limited scope for investment

In a final, 16-hour trilogue negotiation, the Belgian Council Presidency and the negotiators from the EU Parliament reached an agreement on the reform of EU debt rules. Although the outcome largely aligns with the Council's position, it is intended to create minor additional leeways for investments.

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Council remains unyielding: agreement on EU debt rules uncertain

As the trilogue negotiations on the reform of European fiscal rules continue, the Belgian Council presidency staunchly defends the position of the EU Council. Irene Tinagli, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee of the EU Parliament, now threatens to delay the negotiations, which could push the reform into the next legislative term.

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