Da die Zuständigkeit für die Finanzpolitik auch nach der Errichtung des Europäischen Zentralbanksystems bei den nationalen Regierungen verbleibt, ist eine zügige Verminderung der Budgetdefizite, wie sie insbesondere in Griechenland und Italien geboten wäre, nicht gewährleistet. In diesem...

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the fiscal strength of the economy of the Czech Republic. Fiscal policy in the Czech Republic has shown a procyclical bias temporarily interrupted during the crisis years. The large stimulus implemented has been more than compensated by a frontloaded...

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Czech economy, despite its strong fundamentals, is in the midst of a prolonged recession because of the euro area slump and weak domestic demand. A further slowdown in the euro area would exacerbate the situation, creating the risk of lower...

Portugal's program implementation is on track despite difficult economic conditions and significant legal challenges. The markedly weaker economic outlook provides a strong case for recalibrating the program’s fiscal targets. This strong adjustment effort needs to be consolidated by...