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January
Commission publishes annual growth survey
February
Discussion in Council of Ministers and European Parliament
March
EU leaders identify main economic challenges and agree strategic advice
April
Member states submit stability and convergence programmes and national reform programmes for assessment by European Commission
June/July
Finance ministers or leaders may issue guidance to countries whose policies and budgets are out of line
July
European Council and Council of Ministers provide policy advice before member states finalise draft budgets for the following year. Draft budgets are sent by governments to national parliaments
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Commission president says there is growing support from EU leaders for pro-growth strategies.
