Some of these steps were initiated last year, and the practice is confirmed this year, in order to allow for a real dialogue on European priorities, including euro area challenges, upfront at the start of the European Semester, and then to give more time for dialogue with Member States and stakeholders at all levels to reflect on their priorities.
Mõned neist meetmeist algatati eelmisel aastal ja nende täitmist jätkatakse sel aastal, et pidada Euroopa prioriteetide, sealhulgas euroala ees seisvate probleemide üle vahetult Euroopa poolaasta hakul tõelist dialoogi ning anda rohkem aega prioriteetide arutamiseks liikmesriikide ja kõigi tasandi sidusrühmadega.