European Fiscal Rules for a New Era

Sebastian Mang wrote for Green European Journal about the impact of austerity policies on European residents:

“Europeans’ vulnerability to the skyrocketing cost of living cannot be separated from EU rules restricting government investment in public goods. As living standards stagnate while debt levels continue to grow, a new approach to government spending is needed. A key battleground ahead of the European elections, the EU’s fiscal rules should prioritise wellbeing, education, and a green future over deficits and debt levels.”

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