Dombrowski: "Europe’s growth rate must increase structurally"

European economic growth: this is the topic addressed byValdis Dombrovskis during the joint hearing in the Economy and Social Affairs Committees on the European Semester. “Although the European economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of successive crises, we must strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, ensure long-term prosperity and preserve strategic autonomy. To achieve this, Europe’s growth rate must increase structural way“.

Dombrovskis on support measures for families and businesses

The European Commissioner for Economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, invites states not to renew short-term measures against high energy prices that are not temporary and targeted. “Measures to support households and businesses must be temporary and targeted and should not increase aggregate demand for fossil fuels. Unfortunately, most measures currently in place do not respect these criteria“Dombrovskis said at a hearing in the European Parliament’s Economy Committee on the European Semester. “They are often scheduled to expire shortly, and should not be extended,” he added. Measures criticized by Dombrovskis in the past also include the Italian government’s cut in excise duties on fuel.