Council adopts country-specific recommendations

On 10 July, the Council has adopted the 2026 European Semester Country Specific recommendations. Member states are encouraged to advance key priorities in support of competitiveness, ensure swift implementation of cohesion policy funds and continue with reforms and investments supported under the recovery and resilience facility. Other, more fiscal recommendations focus on member states’ paths towards achieving or maintaining healthy public finances, and prudent implementation of energy-related measures within the limits of the EU’s economic governance rules.

This year, the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) place particular emphasis on competitiveness, energy security, economic security, defence readiness and social fairness. 26 Member States received recommendations on Research & Innovation (R&I) showing that R&I is the cornerstone of competitiveness and the foundation of Europe's growth.

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Council Press Release