Growth prospects and macroeconomic imbalances The Council discussed growth prospects and macroeconomic imbalances under the "European Semester", the EU's annual policy coordination process. It adopted conclusions, and approved a draft recommendation on the economic policies of the euro area. The policy priorities for 2016 are investment, structural reforms and responsible fiscal policies. Regarding macroeconomic imbalances, the Commission is due to publish in-depth reviews in February of the situation in 18 member states. The Council broadly agreed with the analysis and priorities set by the Commission in its...

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On January 11, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Slovak Republic. Slovakia remains among Europe’s stronger economies, with growth continuing to pick up in 2015, driven by strong domestic demand. A push to spend expiring EU funds has underpinned rising investment while job creation and real wage growth have supported private consumption. Unemployment has fallen significantly since 2013, but is still around 11 percent overall, and is much higher for...

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The priorities of the incoming Dutch presidency of the EU Council are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Dutch ministers at a series of meetings this week. Foreign Affairs: Turkish accession, reforms in Ukraine and stability in Syria Putting Ukraine and Russia at the top of the EU foreign affairs agenda, driving forward the enlargement process and exporting stability, particularly in Syria, were the Dutch presidency's priorities, Bert Koenders, Dutch foreign minister, told the foreign affairs committee on Thursday morning. Several MEPs...

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This is a Unique opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment focused on transatlantic business activities This position a great opportunity for someone with broad knowledge of the EU & US relationship, related economic issues and the transatlantic business environment, to get hands-on experience in international affairs & trans-Atlantic business activities and to hone your skills on an international parquet. The position has great growth opportunities. Responsibilites: The objective of the position is to ensure that the EACC-NY lives up to...

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