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Parliamentary Testimony

Future of EMU

On 8 March 2018, Guntram B. Wolff discussed the opportunity and options to upgrade the European Monetary Union in his Testimony at the Swedish Parliament’s – Committee on Finance. The author is analysing the current situation of the EMU and make recommendations on how and why stability mechanism should be implemented.

By: and Date: March 9, 2018 Topic: Riksdag - Swedish Parliament

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What is the future of the EMU, what remains to be done, desirable clarifications on programmes and how to get the balance right.

Bruegel’s Director Guntram B. Wolff presenting to the Swedish Parliament’s – Committee on Finance his work on the future of EMU.

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