#52026DC02002026 European Semester Spring Package
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The package sets the EU’s economic policy priorities for 2026, with a focus on competitiveness, strategic autonomy, resilience, preparedness, and sound public finances. It links national reforms and investments to EU-wide goals such as innovation, decarbonisation, energy security, supply-chain resilience, skills, jobs, and a simpler business environment. Businesses, especially SMEs, should expect continued pressure for reforms that reduce costs, improve access to innovation and skills, and support the green and digital transition. Member States will use the European Semester process to shape budgets, reforms, and investment plans, including follow-up from the Recovery and Resilience Facility and cohesion policy review.
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Key Changes
- Sets EU-wide economic priorities for the 2026 European Semester cycle
- Aligns national reforms and investments with competitiveness, decarbonisation, resilience, and strategic autonomy goals
- Uses the Recovery and Resilience Facility and cohesion policy review as a basis for future reform and investment planning