The Government adopted Tuesday the 2021-2023 Economic Reform Programme, drafted by the Ministry of Finance, incorporating the mid-term macroeconomic and fiscal framework, along with the structural reforms set for implementation, identified through joint dialogue with the European Commission.

This strategic document is an exceptionally important part of the European Union accession process, the Ministry of Finance said in a press release.

The 2021-2023 Economic Reform Programme includes 20 priority measures (reform areas) that need to be implemented over the next three years, related to energy market and transport reforms, development of the agriculture sector, improvement of the business environment and elimination of the informal economy, support to research, development and digital transformation, regional economic networking, education and skills, social protection and inclusion, and health protection.

The Programme will be submitted to the European Commission by the end of January, followed by its assessment and Council dialogue with EU finance ministers and central bank governors of candidate-states from the Western Balkans and Turkey. Recommendations will be provided for improvement of the economic policies, for the purpose of accelerating economic convergence, enhancing the competitiveness of the business sector and opening of new jobs, reads the press release.