On Wednesday 4 June, the European Commission unveiled its package of budgetary, economic and social policy recommendations to the Member States of the European Union as part of the ‘European Semester’ process. In particular, it suggests opening an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Austria.
The country-specific recommendations reflect the political priorities - competitiveness and security - of the ‘von der Leyen II’ Commission’s mandate.
In order for EU countries to boost...