The country-specific recommendations (CSR) database is the main tool for recording and monitoring progress with the implementation of CSRs. All CSRs adopted in the context of the European Semester since 2011 are registered in the database, as well as the Commission´s assessment on progress with their implementation over time.
For euro area countries, budget monitoring intensifies in the autumn. National governments must submit their draft budgetary plans for the following year by 15 October.
The Commission assesses these plans against the requirements of the Stability and Growth Pact. The Commission issues a formal opinion on each plan in November, so its guidance can be taken into account when national budgets are finalised.
Euro area Finance/Economy Ministers discuss the Commission's assessment of the plans in the Eurogroup.