Pietro Regazzoni’s article, “Why the new economic governance framework risks hindering the EU’s strategy,” highlights the tension between fiscal discipline and the EU’s strategic goals, especially the green transition. The new framework introduces flexibility by allowing member states to adapt fiscal policies based on their unique economic situations. However, there’s a significant funding gap, with the New Economics Foundation estimating an annual shortfall of €304.6 billion to €423.9 billion for green and social targets. Without further fiscal innovations or extended support from programs like Next Generation EU, the EU risks falling short of its long-term objectives, despite the new governance model’s potential benefits.
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