European Semester and modernisation of public administration

Reinforced economic governance framework SGP: fiscal policy Competitiveness and imbalances Competitiveness and imbalances Structural reforms to raise growth potential (Europe 2020) Budgetary balances Public debt Long-term sustainability of public finances Budgetary rules and institutions Elements of quality of public finance Wages and price competitiveness External imbalances Internal imbalances (housing, credit) Labour market reforms Product market reforms Reforms of social protection systems Wages and price competitiveness External imbalances Internal imbalances (housing, credit) 2 2

Pursuing differentiated, growth-friendly fiscal consolidation Five key reform priorities for the EU in 2013 Pursuing differentiated, growth-friendly fiscal consolidation Restoring normal lending to the economy Promoting growth and competitiveness for today and tomorrow Tackling unemployment and the social consequences of the crisis Modernising public administration Efforts should be concentrated on implementation

Modernising public administration – why a reform priority in the EU? Capacity of public administration is key to deliver on our reform agenda. Public finances are constraint. Administrative capacity determines the ability to use EU structural funds. Removing red tape, providing client-oriented services and making justice more efficient encourages entrepreneurship and business activity. 5 5

Modernising public administration – what EU recommendations look at? Increasing efficiency of public administration Digitalisation of public administration and public procurement Quality, independence and efficiency of judicial systems, increasing the use of alternative dispute mechanisms. Stepping up admin capacity to make better use of EU structural funds and to ensure speedier distribution of unused fund. 6 6

Relevant recomendations for Member States   Number of recommendations Administrative Cohesion and Absorption of EU Funds Smart Regulation and Business Environment Public Procurement and E-Government Corruption Judicial System Austria 7 Belgium a Bulgaria Cyprus Programme Czech Republic Denmark 3 Estonia 5 Finland France 6 Germany 4 Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania 8 Slovakia Slovenia 9 Spain Sweden United Kingdom Note: Recommendations proposed by the Commission in May 2013 for 2013-2014. More information at: http://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/index_en.htm

Country specific recommendation for Spain Adopt in line with the presented timetable the reform of the local administration and define by October 2013 a plan to enhance the efficiency of the overall public administration. Adopt and implement the on-going reforms to enhance the efficiency of the judicial system. 8 8