EU agreement: New debt rules are ready for decision. As of: February 10, 2024, 2:31 a.m CommentsPressSplit The plans stipulate that the individual situation of countries will be taken more into account than before when setting EU targets for reducing excessive deficits and debt levels.

In order for the reform of the so-called Stability and Growth Pact to come into force, the agreement must now be confirmed by the EU Council of Ministers and the plenary session of the European Parliament.