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European Union - external links to macroeconomic reports and data

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26-Oct-2009

External links to: recent economic data; current interest rates and exchange rates; latest macroeconomic reports; current outlook and projections; government budget information; speeches; relevant si ...

Quickening the pace of reform will help strengthen EU economy post-crisis - OECD report

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21-Sep-2009

Strengthening innovation, deepening the single market and moving to a low carbon economy are among the areas where reform needs to be accelerated to strengthen long-term growth in the European Union after of the worst recession in 50 years, according to a new OECD report.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Further opening the European market to the rest of the world

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21-Sep-2009

The EU has a significant interest in opposing rising protectionist sentiment and undertaking further trade liberalisation. There is considerable scope to improve the targeting of agricultural payments.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Energy policy and the transition to a low-carbon economy

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21-Sep-2009

The EU needs to make the transition to a low–carbon economy, increase cross–border competition in electricity and gas markets and diversify Europe’s energy supply.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Deepening the single market

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21-Sep-2009

The single market programme has already brought long–term benefits, but more can be done to enhance competitive pressures and ensure proper implementation of single market rules.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009: Strengthening research and innovation

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21-Sep-2009

Progress in raising research and innovation efforts in Europe has been slow. Measurement and evaluation of innovation outcomes and policies should be enhanced and a fully integrated European Research Area developed.

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

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21-Sep-2009

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.

Economic Survey of the European Union 2009

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21-Sep-2009

The EU is facing significant challenges in the face of the worst global recession in 50 years. To improve economic performance reforms are necessary to strengthen innovation, deepen the single market, ...

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of the European Union 2009

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21-Sep-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 ...

Interim Economic Assessment – clarification of annual projections

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04-Sep-2009

Jørgen Elmeskov, Acting Head, Economics Department

The calculated calendar year growth rates for 2009 published in the OECD’s latest interim economic assessment are computed by mechanically extending the GDP outturn data up to the second quarter of 2009 ...