20/06/2012 EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) negotiations In July 2011, the EU institutions entered a new cycle of financial framework (MFF) negotiations. The next MFF will define the budgetary priorities of the EU for the years 2014-2020. The negotiations are expected to be concluded by the early 2013. This would allow the new MFF to enter into force in 2014, following adoption of the relevant legislation.
06/04/2012 The European Semester On 17 June 2010, the European Council adopted the Europe 2020 Strategy which provides a framework to put the European economies on the path to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It also agreed on the introduction of the European Semester, an EU level policy coordination tool which is part of a broader EU aim to strengthen economic governance