Policy Brief: Economic Survey of the European Union 2009

The European Union is facing severe challenges from the financial crisis and the worst global recession in the past fifty years. The Community has responded to thecrisis proactively, consistent with the broad framework for policy actions provided by the European Economic Recovery Plan. Actions have been taken to stabilisefinancial markets and support the economy. An ambitious agenda for financial services reform is underway to improve

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Policies to overcome the crisis

The EU economy has experienced a deep economic slump. Ongoing financial reforms and the structural reform agenda must be pursued to make future crises less likely and improve growth prospects.

Structural reforms and the benefits of the enlarged EU internal market: Much achieved and much to do

High expectations surrounded the two waves of eastward EU enlargement in 2004 and 2007, with the extension of the EU Internal Market being expected to deliver a substantial boost to economic growth in new and old member States alike.

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Quantifying the effect of financial conditions in the Euro Area, Japan, United Kingdom and United States

This paper constructs a broad measure of financial conditions for the United States, Japan, the Euro Area and the United Kingdom, by extending monetary condition indices which are traditionally used to gauge the impact of monetary policy on the economy.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - European Union Country Note

This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for the European Union.

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Financial market stability in the European Union: Enhancing regulation and supervision

Although the European authorities should be commended for the progress they have made in updating and improving frameworks and responding to the financial turmoil, more can be done.

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Economic Survey of the Euro Area 2009: Financial market stability: enhancing regulation and supervision

Financial integration and development raise the likelihood of cross-border financial contagion. Further improvements are needed to European regulatory and supervisory frameworks to ensure financial stability.