Too often important policy decisions happen behind closed doors. We want you to be part of a public discussion on Europe’s future.
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The chance to influence the EU's fiscal policies is now.
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Why Fiscal Policy Needs to Change
What's happening now?
The expiration of the EU’s pandemic recovery fund in 2026 and new fiscal rules requiring governments to rein in spending, will provoke budget cuts. This will prevent Europe from achieving its climate and social commitments.
European governments must prioritise new public investments, financed through progressive taxes and a NextGenerationEU follow-up instrument. Public investments in the economic transformation should be aligned with climate goals and social equity, which is why environmental and social conditions are essential when providing public finance to companies.
Our Vision of Success
We want a new EU economic governance that:
Encourages Member States to make the necessary investment and spending for a green and just transition of the economy and society
Ensures tax and budget policy serve the environment and reduce inequality
Our Activity to Date
Fiscal Matters has actively shaped the debate on European fiscal policy since its inception in late 2020.
February 2023
POLICY BRIEF: Youth, worker, environmental and climate groups put forward seven reform demands for Europe's economic governance framework.
The publication sends a strong signal ahead of EU leaders discussions in March.
