To assess the potential of independent fiscal institutions (IFIs) to support compliance with EU fiscal rules, this study examines which institutional aspects are associated with IFI effectiveness. Our dataset comprises 30 IFIs in 26 EU member countries, obtained from a survey of members of the Network of EU IFIs in spring 2022.

The Network of EU Independent Fiscal Institutions (EU IFIs) welcomes the European Commission’s publication on 26 April 2023 of a package of legislative proposals to reform the EU’s Economic Governance. The Commission aims to achieve stronger national ownership, simpler rules taking different fiscal challenges into account, as well as facilitate reforms and investment for EU priorities and to provide more effective enforcement.

In reply to the statement by the network of EU Independent Fiscal Institutions on the recent developments concerning the Danish Economic Council the Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Interior can confirm that the Danish Government has decided that the secretariat which serves the Danish Economic Councils should be relocated to Horsens.

The Network of EU IFIs met in Paris on 2 November. Let me convey the views of its members on the outcome of the appointment process of the members of the European Fiscal Board (EFB).