en	(15)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Austria's planned breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(15)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat minħabba l-ksur ippjanat mill-Awstrija tal-limitu tad-defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	The deficit is projected to decline to 1,9% of GDP in 2021.
mt	Huwa pprojettat li fl-2021 id-defiċit jonqos għal 1,9 % tal-PDG.

en	The programming of the Just Transition Fund for the period 2021-2027 could help Austria to address some of the challenges posed by the transition to a climate neutral economy, in particular in the territories covered by Annex D to the country report.
mt	L-ipprogrammar tal-Fond ta' Tranżizzjoni Ġusta għall-perjodu 2021-2027 jista' jgħin lill-Awstrija tindirizza wħud mill-isfidi ppreżentati mit-tranżizzjoni lejn ekonomija newtrali għall-klima, b'mod partikolari fit-territorji koperti mill-Anness D tar-rapport tal-pajjiż.

en	The general government debt ratio is projected to reach 78,8% of GDP in 2020 and 75,8% in 2021.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mbassar li jilħaq it-78,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u l-75,8 % fl-2021.

en	(22)Austria's transformation to a climate neutral economy will require sizeable private and public investment over a sustained period.
mt	(22)It-trasformazzjoni tal-Awstrija f'ekonomija newtrali għall-klima se teħtieġ investiment privat u pubbliku kbir fit-tul.

en	(21)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(21)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti ta' investiment pubbliku maturi jiġu implimentati minn qabel u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	(8)The Union legislator has already amended the relevant legislative frameworks 6 to allow Member States to mobilise all unused resources from the European Structural and Investment Funds so they can address the exceptional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	(8)Il-leġiżlatur tal-Unjoni diġà emenda l-oqfsa leġiżlattivi rilevanti 6 biex jippermetti lill-Istati Membri jimmobilizzaw ir-riżorsi mhux użati kollha mill-Fondi Strutturali u ta' Investiment Ewropej sabiex ikunu jistgħu jindirizzaw l-effetti eċċezzjonali tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	Digitalisation remains essential for opening up the economy and preparing for the ‘new normal' after the lockdown.
mt	Id-diġitalizzazzjoni tibqa' essenzjali għall-ftuħ tal-ekonomija u għat-tħejjija għan-"normalità l-ġdida" wara l-lockdown.

en	These include transfers, liquidity support through loans, guarantees, equity injections and tax deferrals.
mt	Dawn jinkludu trasferimenti, appoġġ ta' likwidità permezz ta' self, garanziji, injezzjonijiet ta' ekwità u differimenti tat-taxxa.

en	(25)Close coordination between economies in the economic and monetary union is key to achieve a swift recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19.
mt	(25)Il-koordinazzjoni mill-qrib bejn l-ekonomiji fl-unjoni ekonomika u monetarja hija kruċjali biex jinkiseb irkupru rapidu mill-impatt ekonomiku tal-COVID-19.

en	(26)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Austria's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(26)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tal-Awstrija u ppubblikatha fir-rapport speċifiku għall-pajjiż tal-2020.

en	While some 10% of pupils under 15 have no access to a virtual learning environment, the Austrain government, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, has taken mitigating measures by providing pupils at risk with computers.
mt	Filwaqt li madwar 10 % tal-istudenti taħt il-15-il sena ma għandhomx aċċess għal ambjent ta' tagħlim virtwali, il-gvern tal-Awstrija, b'reazzjoni għall-kriżi tal-COVID-19, ħa miżuri ta' mitigazzjoni billi pprovda kompjuters lill-istudenti f'riskju.

en	(23)While the present recommendations focus on tackling the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic and facilitating the economic recovery, the 2019 country-specific recommendations adopted by the Council on 9 July 2019 also covered reforms that are essential to address medium- to long-term structural challenges.
mt	(23)Filwaqt li r-rakkomandazzjonijiet attwali jiffukaw fuq l-indirizzar tal-impatti soċjoekonomiċi tal-pandemija u fuq l-iffaċilitar tal-irkupru ekonomiku, ir-rakkomandazzjonijiet speċifiċi għall-pajjiż tal-2019 adottati mill-Kunsill fid-9 ta' Lulju 2019 koprew ukoll riformi li huma essenzjali biex jiġu indirizzati l-isfidi strutturali fi żmien medju sa twil.

en	Investments in eco-innovation would trigger productivity growth while reducing Austria's ecological footprint.
mt	L-investimenti fl-ekoinnovazzjoni jwasslu għat-tkabbir tal-produttività filwaqt li jnaqqsu l-impronta ekoloġika tal-Awstrija.

en	After decreasing to 70,4% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 81,4% in 2020 according to the 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	Wara li naqas għal-livell ta' 70,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 81,4 % fl-2020 skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020.

en	Improve digital skills.
mt	Ittejjeb il-kompetenzi diġitali.

en	(25)A stable and predictable business environment and friendly investment climate play an important role in a post-pandemic economic recovery.
mt	(25)Ambjent tan-negozju stabbli u prevedibbli u klima ta' investiment amikevoli jaqdu rwol importanti fi rkupru ekonomiku ta' wara l-pandemija.

en	(10)On 29 April 2020, Poland submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme, and on 30 April 2020, its 2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	(10)Fid-29 ta' April 2020, il-Polonja ppreżentat il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tagħha tal-2020 u fit-30 ta' April 2020 ippreżentat il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020 tagħha.

en	This is also supported by the liquidity provision measures of National Bank of Poland.
mt	Dan huwa sostnut ukoll mill-miżuri ta' provvediment ta' likwidità tal-Bank Nazzjonali tal-Polonja.

en	(24)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(24)Biex jiġi inkoraġġit l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun ta' importanza li jiġi antiċipat il-finanzjament ta' proġetti maturi ta' investiment pubbliku u tingħata promozzjoni lill-investiment pubbliku, fosthom permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	However, households of almost 330,000 pupils were not equipped with a computer with internet access in 2018.
mt	Madankollu, fl-2018 il-familji ta' kważi 330 000 student ma kinux attrezzati b'kompjuter b'aċċess għall-internet.

en	(12)On 13 July 2018, the Council recommended Poland to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure 7 does not exceed 4,2% in 2019, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,6% of GDP.
mt	(12)Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Kunsill rrakkomanda lill-Polonja biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali ta' nefqa primarja netta tal-Gvern 7 ma taqbiżx l-4,2 % fl-2019, li tikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG.

en	(13)In its 2020 Convergence Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a deficit of 0,7 % of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 8,4% of GDP in 2020.
mt	(13)Fil-Programm ta' Konverġenza tiegħu tal-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn defiċit ta' 0,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 8,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	In 2018, the proportion of the Polish population reporting unmet needs for medical examinations amounted to 4,2%, substantially higher than the 2% at Union level.
mt	Fl-2018, il-proporzjon tal-popolazzjoni Pollakka li rrapportat ħtiġijiet mhux issodisfati għal analiżijiet mediċi kien jammonta għal 4,2 %, kunsiderevolment ogħla mit-2 % fil-livell tal-Unjoni.

en	(29)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Poland's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(29)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tal-Polonja u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020.

en	(16)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Poland's planned breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(16)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji f'konformità mal-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat minħabba l-ksur ippjanat min-naħa tal-Polonja tal-limitu tad-defiċit tal-PDG ta' 3 % fl-2020.

en	The programming of the Just Transition Fund for the period 2021-2027 could help Poland to address some of the challenges posed by the transition to a climate neutral economy, in particular in the territories covered by Annex D to the country report 8 .
mt	L-ipprogrammar tal-Fond għal Tranżizzjoni Ġusta għall-perjodu 2021-2027 jista' jgħin lill-Polonja tittratta xi wħud mill-isfidi li toffri t-tranżizzjoni lejn ekonomija li tkun newtrali fejn tidħol il-klima, b'mod partikolari fit-territorji koperti mill-Anness D tar-rapport tal-pajjiż 8 .

en	After decreasing to 46,0% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 55,2% in 2020.
mt	Wara li naqas għal 46,0 % tal-PDG fl-2019, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika bħala proporzjon tal-PDG huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 55,2 % fl-2020.

en	The unemployment rate is set to revert from 3,3% in 2019 to around 7,5% in 2020, and slightly recover to 5,3% in 2021.
mt	Ir-rata tal-qgħad hija mistennija li ma tibqax ta' 3,3 % bħalma kienet fl-2019 u tiżdied għal madwar 7,5 % fl-2020, u tirkupra daqsxejn għal 5,3 % fl-2021.

en	The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the GDP decline by 4,3% in 2020, followed by a recovery of 4,1% in 2021.
mt	Il-pandemija tal-COVID-19 hija mistennija li tikkontribwixxi għat-tnaqqis fil-PDG b'4,3 % fl-2020, segwit bi rkupru ta' 4,1 % fl-2021.

en	The general government debt ratio is projected to remain below 60% of GDP in 2020 and 2021.
mt	Il-projezzjoni tal-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika hija li jibqa' taħt is-60 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u fl-2021.

en	Public consultations were made obligatory for the draft laws proposed by the Council of Ministers, however, they are either not delivered or not obligatory for the proposals that are using alternative tracks, such as submission by the Members of Parliament.
mt	Il-konsultazzjonijiet pubbliċi saru obbligatorji għall-abbozzi ta' liġi proposti mill-Kunsill tal-Ministri, madankollu, jew ma jsirux inkella mhumiex obbligatorji għall-proposti li qed jużaw trejqiet alternattivi, bħas-sottomissjoni mill-Membri tal-Parlament.

en	1.In line with the general escape clause, take all necessary measures to effectively address the pandemic, sustain the economy and support the ensuing recovery.
mt	1.F'konformità mal-klawżola liberatorja ġenerali, tieħu l-miżuri kollha meħtieġa biex tindirizza b'mod effettiv il-pandemija, isostni l-ekonomija u tappoġġa l-irkupru sussegwenti.

en	(1)On 17 December 2019, the Commission adopted the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy, marking the start of the 2020 European Semester for economic policy coordination.
mt	(1)Fis-17 ta' Diċembru 2019, il-Kummissjoni adottat l-Istrateġija Annwali għat-Tkabbir Sostenibbli, li tat bidu għas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020 għall-koordinazzjoni tal-politika ekonomika.

en	It has taken into account not only their relevance for sustainable fiscal and socioeconomic policy in Poland, but also their compliance with Union rules and guidance, given the need to strengthen the Union's overall economic governance by providing Union-level input into future national decisions.
mt	Mhux biss qieset ir-rilevanza tagħhom għall-politika fiskali u soċjoekonomika sostenibbli fil-Polonja, iżda qieset ukoll il-konformità tagħhom mar-regoli u mal-gwida tal-Unjoni, fid-dawl tal-ħtieġa li tissaħħaħ il-governanza ekonomika kumplessiva tal-Unjoni billi jingħata kontribut fil-livell tal-Unjoni għad-deċiżjonijiet nazzjonali futuri.

en	HEREBY RECOMMENDS that Poland take action in 2020 and 2021 to:
mt	B'DAN JIRRAKKOMANDA li l-Polonja tieħu azzjoni fl-2020 u l-2021 biex:

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Poland 2 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 għall-Polonja 2 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	On 17 December 2019, on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, the Commission also adopted the Alert Mechanism Report, in which it did not identify Poland as one of the Member States for which an in-depth review would be carried out.
mt	Fis-17 ta' Diċembru 2019, fuq il-bażi tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 1176/2011, il-Kummissjoni adottat ukoll ir-Rapport dwar il-Mekkaniżmu ta' Twissija, li fih ma identifikatx lill-Polonja bħala wieħed mill-Istati Membri li huwa meħtieġ li ssirlu analiżi fil-fond.

en	(25)Past years witnessed several aggregate improvements in the Portuguese banking system.
mt	(25)L-aħħar snin raw diversi titjib aggregat fis-sistema bankarja Portugiża.

en	(16)The COVID-19 pandemic hit Portugal in early March 2020, putting its health system under great pressure.
mt	(16)Il-pandemija tal-COVID-19 laqtet lill-Portugall fil-bidu ta' Marzu 2020, u b'hekk is-sistema tas-saħħa tiegħu tqiegħdet taħt pressjoni enormi.

en	The measures include, among others, a one-time special support for firms for the resumption of business activity (EUR 508,0 million or 0,3% of GDP), a simplified scheme for the temporary interruption of work ("lay-off", EUR 373,3 million or 0,2% of GDP per month of application), and the purchase of personal protective equipment by the health system (0,1% of GDP per month of application).
mt	Il-miżuri jinkludu, fost l-oħrajn, appoġġ speċjali ta' darba għal ditti biex l-attività tan-negozju terġa' tibda (EUR 508,0 miljun jew 0,3 % tal-PDG), skema simplifikata għall-interruzzjoni temporanja ta' xogħol ("lay-off", EUR 373,3 miljun jew 0,2 % tal-PDG għal kull xahar ta' applikazzjoni), u x-xiri ta' tagħmir ta' protezzjoni personali mis-sistema tas-saħħa (0,1 % tal-PDG kull xahar ta' applikazzjoni) 9 .

en	Those measures include tax deferrals for value-added, personal and corporate income taxes, as well as social contributions (EUR 7,9 billion or 3,9% of GDP) and also State guaranteed credit lines and other similar initiatives ( EUR 4,0 billion or 2,0% of GDP).
mt	Dawn il-miżuri jinkludu posponimenti tat-taxxa għal taxxi fuq il-valur miżjud, taxxi personali u korporattivi, kif ukoll kontribuzzjonijiet soċjali (EUR 7,9 biljun jew 3,9 % tal-PDG) kif ukoll linji ta' kreditu garantiti mill-Istat u inizjattivi simili oħra (EUR 4,0 biljun jew 2,0 % tal-PDG).

en	(15)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty for Portugal due to the projected breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(15)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat għall-Portugall minħabba l-ksur ipprojettat tal-limitu ta' defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	(22)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(22)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti ta' investiment pubbliku maturi jiġu avvanzati minn qabel u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	On 13 July 2018, the Council recommended Portugal to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure 8 does not exceed 0,7% in 2019, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,6% of GDP.
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Kunsill irrakkomanda lill-Portugall biex jiżgura li r-rata tat-tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja nett tal-Gvern 8 ma taqbiżx iż-0,7 % fl-2019, li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG.

en	The economy is projected to contract by 6,8% in 2020 and to rebound by 5,8% in 2021.
mt	L-ekonomija hija pprojettata li tiċkien b'6,8 % fl-2020 u tirkupra b'5,8 % fl-2021.

en	(10)On 16 May 2020, Portugal submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and its 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	(10)Fis-16 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Portugall ippreżenta l-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tal-2020 tiegħu u l-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 tiegħu.

en	Around 6% of households still have no access to the internet, affecting an estimated 50,000 pupils, and internet access and telecommunications network coverage vary widely between urban and rural areas.
mt	Madwar 6 % tal-unitajiet domestiċi għad ma għandhomx aċċess għall-internet, u dan jaffettwa madwar 50,000 student, u l-aċċess għall-internet u l-kopertura tan-netwerk tat-telekomunikazzjoni jvarjaw ħafna bejn iż-żoni urbani u dawk rurali.

en	The government swiftly implemented a broad range of strict containment measures, having enacted a constitutional state of emergency between 18 March 2020 and 2 May 2020 to limit as much as possible the spread of the disease and the loss of lives.
mt	Il-Gvern implimenta malajr firxa wiesgħa ta' miżuri stretti ta' konteniment, wara li ppromulgat stat kostituzzjonali ta' emerġenza bejn it-18 ta' Marzu 2020 u t-2 ta' Mejju 2020 biex jillimita kemm jista' jkun it-tixrid tal-marda u t-telf ta' ħajjiet.

en	(27)The European Semester provides the framework for continuous economic and employment policy coordination in the Union, which can contribute to a sustainable economy.
mt	(27)Is-Semestru Ewropew jipprovdi l-qafas għal koordinazzjoni kontinwa tal-politika ekonomika u tal-impjiegi fl-Unjoni, li jista' jkun ta' kontribut għal ekonomija sostenibbli.

en	Investments are needed to improve the resilience of the health system, securing equipment, products and infrastructure necessary to bolster crisis response capacities, including intensive care, testing, technological and applied medical research, and universal access, including outside urban areas and in the outermost regions of Madeira and the Azores.
mt	Huma meħtieġa investimenti biex titjieb ir-reżiljenza tas-sistema tas-saħħa, l-iżgurar ta' tagħmir, prodotti u infrastruttura meħtieġa biex jissaħħu l-kapaċitajiet ta' rispons għall-kriżijiet, inklużi r-riċerka medika intensiva, l-ittestjar, ir-riċerka medika teknoloġika u applikata, u l-aċċess universali, inkluż barra ż-żoni urbani u fir-reġjuni ultraperiferiċi ta' Madeira u l-Azores.

en	In addition, Portugal has announced measures that, while not having as a rule a direct budgetary impact, will contribute to support liquidity to businesses and households, which the 2020 Stability Programme estimates at close to EUR 25,2 billion or 12,5% of GDP.
mt	Barra minn hekk, il-Portugall ħabbar miżuri li, filwaqt li ma għandhomx bħala regola impatt baġitarju dirett, se jikkontribwixxu biex jappoġġaw il-likwidità għan-negozji u l-familji, li l-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 huwa meqjus li se jkun qrib l-EUR 25,2 biljun jew 12,5 % tal-PDG.

en	The general government debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to peak at 131,6% in 2020, before decreasing to 124,4% in 2021.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG huwa projettat li jilħaq il-131,6 % fl-2020, qabel ma jonqos għal 124,4 % fl-2021.

en	Nevertheless, social transfers (excluding pensions) reduced the proportion of population at risk of poverty by only 23,8% in Portugal in 2018, significantly below the EU average of 34%.
mt	Madankollu, it-trasferimenti soċjali (esklużi l-pensjonijiet) naqqsu l-proporzjon tal-popolazzjoni fir-riskju tal-faqar bi 23,8 % biss fil-Portugall fl-2018, ferm anqas mill-medja tal-UE ta' 34 %.

en	It also included an in-depth review under Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, the results of which were also published on 26 February 2020.
mt	Kien jinkludi wkoll analiżi fil-fond skont l-Artikolu 5 tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 1176/2011, li r-riżultati tiegħu ġew ukoll ippubblikati fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	(29)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Portugal's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(29)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew 2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tal-Portugall u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020.

en	The programming of the Just Transition Fund for the period 2021-2027 could help Portugal to address some of the challenges posed by the transition to a climate neutral economy, in particular in the territories covered by Annex D to the country report 10 .
mt	L-ipprogrammar tal-Fond ta' Tranżizzjoni Ġusta għall-perjodu 2021-2027 jista' jgħin lill-Portugall jindirizza wħud mill-isfidi ppreżentati mit-tranżizzjoni lejn ekonomija newtrali għall-klima, b'mod partikolari fit-territorji koperti mill-Anness D għar-rapport tal-pajjiż 10 .

en	(28)Close coordination between economies in the economic and monetary union is key to achieve a swift recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19.
mt	(28)Il-koordinazzjoni mill-qrib bejn l-ekonomiji fl-unjoni ekonomika u monetarja hija kruċjali biex jinkiseb irkupru rapidu mill-impatt ekonomiku tal-COVID-19.

en	In particular, the large stocks of net external liabilities, private and public debt, and a high share of non-performing loans (NPL) constitute vulnerabilities in a context of low productivity growth.
mt	B'mod partikolari, l-istokkijiet kbar ta' obbligazzjonijiet esterni netti, dejn privat u pubbliku, u sehem għoli ta' self improduttiv (non-performong loans, NPL) jikkostitwixxu vulnerabbiltajiet f'kuntest ta' tkabbir baxx fil-produttività.

en	In 2019, 48% of the population lacked basic digital skills, including about 26% with no digital skills at all and the proportion of those having never used the internet is twice the EU average.
mt	Fl-2019, 48 % tal-popolazzjoni ma kellhiex ħiliet diġitali bażiċi, inkluż madwar 26 % mingħajr ħiliet diġitali u l-proporzjon ta' dawk li qatt ma użaw l-internet huwa d-doppju tal-medja tal-UE.

en	To alleviate cash flow pressures, Member States can also benefit from a 100% co-financing rate from the Union budget in the 2020-2021 accounting year.
mt	Biex jittaffew il-pressjonijiet tal-flussi ta' flus, l-Istati Membri jistgħu jibbenefikaw ukoll minn rata ta' kofinanzjament ta' 100 % mill-baġit tal-Unjoni fis-sena kontabilistika 2020-2021.

en	Better energy connectivity of the Iberian Peninsula could enable more competition and facilitate the deployment of renewable energy.
mt	Konnettività aħjar tal-enerġija tal-Peniżola Iberika tista' tippermetti aktar kompetizzjoni u tiffaċilita l-użu tal-enerġija rinnovabbli.

en	According to the Commission forecast, unemployment is expected to rise to 9,7% of the active population in 2020 and recover to 7,4% in 2021, up from 6,5% in 2019.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tal-Kummissjoni, il-qgħad huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 9,7 % tal-popolazzjoni attiva fl-2020 u jirkupra għal 7,4 % fl-2021, ‘il fuq minn 6,5 % fl-2019.

en	These measures focus on provision of the liquidity support, including through guarantees funded by the state and financial institutions, direct subsidies, tax deferrals and reduction of social contributions.
mt	Dawn il-miżuri jiffokaw fuq l-għoti ta' appoġġ ta' likwidità inkluż permezz ta' garanziji ffinanzjati mill-istat u l-istituzzjonijiet finanzjarji, sussidji diretti, differimenti tat-taxxa u tnaqqis tal-kontribuzzjonijiet soċjali.

en	The Commission's overall assessment confirms a significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the medium-term budgetary objective in 2019, and over 2018 and 2019 taken together.
mt	Il-valutazzjoni ġenerali tal-Kummissjoni tikkonferma devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-perkors tal-aġġustamenti rakkomandat lejn l-objettiv baġitarju fi żmien medju fl-2019 u matul l-2018 u l-2019 flimkien.

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Portugal 3 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 għall-Portugall 3 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	It has also assessed the 2020 Stability Programme and the 2020 National Reform Programme and the follow-up given to the recommendations addressed to Portugal in previous years.
mt	Hija vvalutat ukoll il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tal-2020 u s-segwitu mogħti għar-rakkomandazzjonijiet indirizzati lill-Portugall fi snin preċedenti.

en	(17)Romania declared a state of emergency on 16 March 2020.
mt	(17)Ir-Rumanija ddikjarat stat ta' emerġenza fis-16 ta' Marzu 2020.

en	(14)In its 2020 Convergence Programme, the government headline balance is planned to deteriorate from a deficit of 4,3% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 6,7% of GDP in 2020, while the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase from 35,2% in 2019 to 40,9% in 2020.
mt	(14)Fil-Programm ta' Konverġenza tiegħu tal-2020, il-bilanċ nominali tal-gvern huwa ppjanat li jiddeterjora minn defiċit ta' 4.3 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 6.7 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li l-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-gvern ġenerali huwa mistenni li jiżdied minn 35.2 % fl-2019 għal 40.9 % fl-2020.

en	(10)On 8 May 2020, Romania submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and, on 14 May 2020, its 2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	(10)Fit-8 ta' Mejju 2020, ir-Rumanija ressqet il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma 2020 tagħha u fl-14 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Programm ta' Konverġenza 2020 tagħha.

en	Frequent reorganisations and overuse of temporary management hamper the independence of the administration.
mt	Riorganizzazzjonijiet frekwenti u użu żejjed tal-ġestjoni temporanja jfixklu l-indipendenza tal-amministrazzjoni.

en	Gross disposable household income increased by 5,7% in 2019.
mt	Id-dħul gross disponibbli tal-unitajiet domestiċi żdied b' 5,7 % fl-2019.

en	(24)Reform of the public administration is stalling.
mt	(24)Ir-riforma tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika qed tieqaf.

en	For instance, GEO 114/2018 had major socio-economic effects on several sectors, including the financial sector.
mt	Pereżempju, GEO 114/2018 kellu effetti soċjoekonomiċi kbar fuq diversi setturi, inkluż is-settur finanzjarju.

en	Recommendations directly addressing the macroeconomic imbalances identified by the Commission under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 are reflected in recommendation (4),
mt	Ir-rakkomandazzjonijiet li jindirizzaw direttament l-iżbilanċi makroekonomiċi identifikati mill-Kummissjoni skont l-Artikolu 6 tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 1176/2011 huma riflessi fir-rakkomandazzjoni (4),

en	(23)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(23)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti ta' investiment pubbliku maturi jiġu avvanzati minn qabel u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	Romania has a high share of early leavers from education and training (15,3% in 2019) and young people neither in education, employment or training (14,7%, a slight increase on 2018).
mt	Ir-Rumanija għandha sehem kbir ta' dawk li jitilqu kmieni mill-edukazzjoni u t-taħriġ (15,3 % fl-2019) u żgħażagħ barra mill-edukazzjoni, l-impjieg jew it-taħriġ (14,7 %, żieda żgħira fl-2018).

en	(28)Significant legal modifications and political pressure on the judiciary in 2017, 2018 and in the largest part of 2019 have affected the efficiency, quality and independence of the justice system and its capacity to investigate and sanction high-level corruption.
mt	(28)Modifiki legali u pressjoni politika sinifikanti fuq il-ġudikatura fl-2017, fl-2018 u fil-parti l-kbira tal-2019 affettwaw l-effiċjenza, il-kwalità u l-indipendenza tas-sistema ġudizzjarja u l-kapaċità tagħha li tinvestiga u tissanzjona l-korruzzjoni f'livell għoli.

en	The general government debt-to-GDP ratio is projected by the Commission to reach 46,2% in 2020.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG huwa projettat mill-Kummissjoni li jilħaq 46.2 % fl-2020.

en	(21)Persisting skills mismatches and skills shortages, underpinned by demographic developments and the limited labour market relevance of education and training, limited Romania's economic growth potential even before the pandemic.
mt	(21)Nuqqas persistenti fit-tlaqqigħ tal-ħiliet u nuqqas dejjem jikber ta' ħiliet, ibbażati fuq żviluppi demografiċi u r-rilevanza limitata għas-suq tax-xogħol tal-edukazzjoni u t-taħriġ, illimitaw il-potenzjal tat-tkabbir ekonomiku tar-Rumanija anki qabel il-pandemija.

en	Though adopted in 2016, the minimum inclusion income reform has been further postponed to 2021.
mt	Għalkemm adottata fl-2016, ir-riforma ta' dħul minimu ta' inklużjoni kompliet tiġi posposta għall-2021.

en	Government response measures include the creation of a public guarantee scheme (‘IMM Invest') with an envelope of RON 15 billion to offer state guarantees to SMEs contracting interest-free loans to finance investment and provide working capital.
mt	Il-miżuri ta' rispons tal-gvern jinkludu l-ħolqien ta' skema ta' garanzija pubblika ("IMM Invest") b'pakkett ta' RON 15-il biljun biex joffri garanziji mill-istat lill-SMEs li jieħdu self mingħajr imgħax biex jiffinanzjaw l-investiment u jipprovdu kapital operattiv.

en	(12)On 3 April 2020, the Council decided that an excessive deficit existed in Romania due to non-compliance with the deficit criterion in 2019.
mt	(12)Fit-3 ta' April 2020, il-Kunsill iddeċieda li kien jeżisti defiċit eċċessiv fir-Rumanija minħabba nuqqas ta' konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2019.

en	1.Pursue fiscal policies in line with the Council's recommendation of 3 April 2020 10 , while taking all necessary measures to effectively address the pandemic, sustain the economy and support the ensuing recovery.
mt	1.Issegwi politiki fiskali f'konformità mar-rakkomandazzjoni tal-Kunsill tat-3 ta' April 2020 10 , filwaqt li tieħu l-miżuri kollha meħtieġa biex tindirizza b'mod effettiv il-pandemija, issostni l-ekonomija u tappoġġja l-irkupru sussegwenti.

en	(9)The socio-economic consequences of the pandemic are likely to be unevenly distributed across Romanian regions due to significant investment and labour productivity gaps and different specialisation patterns.
mt	(9)Il-konsegwenzi soċjoekonomiċi tal-pandemija x'aktarx li jkunu mqassma b'mod irregolari madwar ir-reġjuni Rumeni minħabba diskrepanzi sinifikanti fl-investiment u fil-produttività tax-xogħol u xejriet ta' speċjalizzazzjoni differenti.

en	(18)The pandemic has put the health system under unprecedented pressure.
mt	(18)Il-pandemija poġġiet is-sistema tas-saħħa taħt pressjoni bla preċedent.

en	In light of COVID-19, it is equally important to address structural issues, including the development of preventive, outpatient and community based care with well-targeted public policy measures.
mt	Fid-dawl tal-COVID-19, huwa daqstant importanti li jiġu indirizzati kwistjonijiet strutturali, inkluż l-iżvilupp ta' kura preventiva, pazjenti barra l-isptar u kura komunitarja b'miżuri ta' politika pubblika mmirata sew.

en	Avoid the implementation of permanent measures that would endanger fiscal sustainability.
mt	Tevita l-implimentazzjoni ta' miżuri permanenti li jipperikolaw is-sostenibbiltà fiskali.

en	(30)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Romania's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(30)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tar-Rumanija u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020.

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Romania 3 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 għar-Rumanija 3 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	On 20 March 2020, the National Bank of Romania lowered the monetary policy rate and announced it would start purchasing RON-denominated government securities in the secondary market to ensure the smooth financing of the real economy and the public sector.
mt	Fl-20 ta' Marzu 2020, il-Bank Nazzjonali tar-Rumanija naqqas ir-rata tal-politika monetarja u ħabbar li se jibda jixtri titoli tal-gvern denominati f'RON fis-suq sekondarju biex jiżgura l-finanzjament bla xkiel tal-ekonomija reali u tas-settur pubbliku.

en	The share of adults participating in learning activities, at 1,3% in 2019, is one of the lowest in the EU.
mt	Is-sehem ta' adulti li jipparteċipaw f'attivitajiet ta' tagħlim, ta' 1,3 % fl-2019, huwa l-aktar wieħed baxx fl-UE.

en	As part of the immediate response, Romania purchased critical medical products and included COVID-19 related medical costs in the minimum benefit package for the uninsured.
mt	Bħala parti mir-reazzjoni immedjata, ir-Rumanija xtrat prodotti mediċi kritiċi u inkludiet l-ispejjeż mediċi relatati mal-COD-19 fil-pakkett ta' benefiċċji minimi għall-persuni mhux assigurati.

en	(16)Based on the Commission 2020 spring forecast under unchanged policies, Romania's general government balance is forecast to be -9,2% of GDP in 2020 and -11,4% of GDP in 2021.
mt	(16)Abbażi tat-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni taħt politiki mhux mibdula, il-bilanċ ġenerali tal-gvern tar-Rumanija huwa mbassar li jkun ta' -9,2 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u -11,4 % tal-PDG fl-2021.

en	Moreover, territorial distribution is uneven and characterised by significant rural-urban and regional disparities.
mt	Barra minn hekk, id-distribuzzjoni territorjali mhijiex uniformi u hija kkaratterizzata minn diskrepanzi sinifikanti rurali-urbani u reġjonali.

en	Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies 1 , and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
mt	Wara li kkunsidra r-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1466/97 tas-7 ta' Lulju 1997 dwar it-tisħiħ tas-sorveljanza ta' pożizzjonijiet ta' baġit u s-sorveljanza u l-koordinazzjoni tal-politika ekonomika 1 , u b'mod partikolari l-Artikolu 9(2) tiegħu,

en	Coverage and adequacy of social protection measures and the effectiveness of the tax and benefit system in redistributing income remain limited.
mt	Il-kopertura u l-adegwatezza tal-miżuri ta' protezzjoni soċjali u l-effettività tas-sistema ta' taxxa u ta' benefiċċju fir-ridistribuzzjoni tal-introjtu għadhom limitati.

en	Those measures include tax deferrals, speeding up of VAT reimbursements, loan guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a temporary moratorium of payment of bank loan instalments for households and SMEs and a deferral of rent and utility bills for SMEs.
mt	Dawk il-miżuri jinkludu differimenti ta' taxxa, li jitħaffu r-rimborżi tal-VAT, garanziji ta' self għal impriżi żgħar u ta' daqs medju (SMEs), moratorju temporanju ta' ħlasijiet ta' pagamenti ta' self għall-familji u SMEs u differiment tal-kontijiet tal-kera u tal-utilitajiet għall-SMEs.

en	The banking sector has entered the current COVID-19 crisis well capitalised and liquid, while the non-performing loans ratio declined below 5%.
mt	Is-settur bankarju daħal fil- kriżi tal-COVID-19 kurrenti tajjeb u kapitalizzat sew, filwaqt li l-proporzjon ta' self mhux produttiv naqas għal inqas minn 5 %.

en	The number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) remains particularly low.
mt	L-għadd ta' gradwati fix-xjenza, it-teknoloġija, l-inġinerija u l-matematika (STEM) għadu partikolarment baxx.

en	Roll out of 5G depends on timely 5G spectrum assignment.
mt	L-introduzzjoni tal-5G tiddependi fuq it-tqassim f'waqtu tal-ispettru 5G.

en	The business sector is responsible for 75% of spending on R&D.
mt	Is-settur tan-negozju huwa responsabbli għal 75% tal-infiq fuq ir-RuŻ.

en	For instance, the relatively low density of doctors is an additional challenge in fighting the epidemic.
mt	Pereżempju, id-densità relattivament baxxa tat-tobba hija sfida addizzjonali fil-ġlieda kontra l-epidemija.

en	Slovenia has created tools to reduce administrative burden, including the ‘Single Document' and ‘SME test'.
mt	Is-Slovenja ħolqot għodod biex jitnaqqas il-piż amministrattiv, inkluż id-"Dokument Uniku" u "test għall-SMEs".

en	Flexible working arrangements, including flexibility in working place (e.g. teleworking provisions), flexibility in working time (e.g. flexitime provisions) and flexibility in work organisations (e.g. company in-house services) may significantly sustain employment during lockdowns and when economic activity resumes.
mt	Arranġamenti tax-xogħol flessibbli, inkluża l-flessibbiltà fil-post tax-xogħol (pereż. dispożizzjonijiet tat-telexogħol), flessibbiltà fil-ħin tax-xogħol (pereż. dispożizzjonijiet ta' flexitime) u flessibbiltà f'organizzazzjonijiet tax-xogħol (pereż. servizzi interni ta' kumpanija) jistgħu jsostnu l-impjiegi b'mod sinifikanti waqt il-lockdown u meta terġa' tibda l-attività ekonomika.

en	The measures include short-term work schemes for temporarily laid-off employees and the self-employed (2,3% of GDP), higher healthcare spending (0,5% of GDP), compensations for workers remaining in the workplace (0,4% of GDP), crisis bonus for public sector employees (0,4% of GDP), tax deferrals (0,4% of GDP) and financial aid for vulnerable groups (0,2% of GDP).
mt	Il-miżuri jinkludu skemi ta' xogħol għal żmien qasir għall-impjegati mkeċċija temporanjament u għal dawk li jaħdmu għal rashom (2,3 % tal-PDG), infiq ogħla għall-kura tas-saħħa (0,5 % tal-PDG), kumpens għall-ħaddiema li jibqgħu fil-post tax-xogħol (0,4 % tal-PDG), bonus ta' kriżi għall-impjegati tas-settur pubbliku (0,4 % tal-PDG), differimenti tat-taxxa (0,4 % tal-PDG) u għajnuna finanzjarja għal gruppi vulnerabbli (0,2 % tal-PDG).

en	(31)The European Semester provides the framework for continuous economic and employment policy coordination in the Union, which can contribute to a sustainable economy.
mt	(31)Is-Semestru Ewropew jipprovdi l-qafas għal koordinazzjoni kontinwa tal-politika ekonomika u tal-impjiegi fl-Unjoni, li jista' jkun ta' kontribut għal ekonomija sostenibbli.

en	(12)On 13 July 2018, the Council recommended Slovenia to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure 7 does not exceed 3,1% in 2019, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,65% of GDP.
mt	(12)Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Kunsill irrakkomanda lis-Slovenja biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa pubblika primarja netta 7 ma taqbiżx it-3,1 % fl-2019, li tikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,65 % tal-PDG.

en	As transport and tourism, two of Slovenia's most important sectors are expected to be the most affected with 70% drop in turnover in 2020, a very sharp fall in GDP is projected for 2020.
mt	Billi t-trasport u t-turiżmu, tnejn mill-aktar setturi importanti tas-Slovenja huma mistennija li jkunu l-aktar affettwati bi tnaqqis ta' 70 % fil-fatturat fl-2020, huwa projettat tnaqqis qawwi fil-PDG għall-2020.

en	(16)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Slovenia's planned breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(16)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat minħabba l-ksur ipprojettat tas-Slovenja ta' 3 % tal-limitu tad-defiċit tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	The outbreak of the virus has revealed structural problems in health system.
mt	It-tifqigħa tal-virus żvelat problemi strutturali fis-sistema tas-saħħa.

en	(25)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(25)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti maturi ta' investiment pubbliku jingħataw finanzjament bil-quddiem u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	Fast and reliable broadband connections (fixed and mobile), including in rural areas, are indispensable for developing key online social and economic services.
mt	Konnessjonijiet broadband veloċi u affidabbli (fissi u mobbli), inkluż f'żoni rurali, huma indispensabbli għall-iżvilupp ta' servizzi soċjali u ekonomiċi onlajn ewlenin.

en	Those measures include loan guarantees (4,8% of GDP), tax deferrals (0,2% of GDP) and exemption of social security contributions for the self-employed (0,1% of GDP).
mt	Dawn il-miżuri jinkludu garanziji ta' self (4,8 % tal-PDG), differimenti ta' taxxa (0,2 % tal-PDG) u posponiment tal-kontribuzzjonijiet tas-sigurtà soċjali għal dawk li jaħdmu għal rashom (0,1 % tal-PDG).

en	Slovenia can build on existing knowledge and excellent capacities in robotics, artificial intelligence and block chain technology to support the expansion of digitalisation to less advanced, traditional industries.
mt	Is-Slovenja tista' tibni fuq l-għarfien eżistenti u l-kapaċitajiet eċċellenti fir-robotika, l-intelliġenza artifiċjali u t-teknoloġija tal-blockchain biex tappoġġa l-espansjoni tad-diġitalizzazzjoni għal industriji tradizzjonali inqas avvanzati.

en	(17)Slovenia declared the COVID-19 epidemic on 12 March 2020 under its Communicable Disease Act and took public health measures to contain the spread of the virus.
mt	(17)Is-Slovenja ddikjarat l-epidemija COVID-19 fit-12 ta' Marzu 2020 permezz tal-Att dwar il-Mard li Jittieħed u ħadet miżuri tas-saħħa pubblika biex trażżan it-tixrid tal-virus.

en	(27)As part of an exit and recovery strategy, it will be important to support investment in research and innovation, which is a critical driver of productivity and economic growth.
mt	(27)Bħala parti minn strateġija ta' ħruġ u ta' rkupru, se jkun importanti li jiġi appoġġat l-investiment fir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni, li huwa mutur kritiku tal-produttività u t-tkabbir ekonomiku.

en	2.Provide adequate income replacement and social protection.
mt	2.Tipprovdi sostituzzjoni ta' dħul u protezzjoni soċjali adegwati.

en	Public spending on R&D was modest, and partly reliant on EU Structural Funds.
mt	L-infiq pubbliku fuq ir-RuŻ kien modest, u parzjalment jiddependi fuq il-Fondi Strutturali tal-UE.

en	The general government debt ratio is projected to reach 83,7% of GDP in 2020 and 79,9% of GDP in 2021.
mt	Il-proporzjon ta' dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa projettat li jilħaq it-83,7 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u 79,9 % tal-PDG fl-2021.

en	After decreasing to 66,1% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 82,4% of GDP in 2020 according to the 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	Wara li naqas għal 66,1 % tal-PDG fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 82,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020 skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020.

en	(10)On 30 April 2020, Slovenia submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and its 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	(10)Fit-30 ta' April 2020, is-Slovenja ppreżentat il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tagħha tal-2020 kif ukoll il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 tagħha.

en	The package includes a state guarantee scheme via banks, that enable loans to be granted to large companies guaranteed by the state for up to 70% of the principal and loans to be granted to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) guaranteed for up to 80%.
mt	Il-pakkett jinkludi skema ta' garanzija mill-istat permezz tal-banek, li tippermetti li self jingħata lil kumpaniji kbar iggarantiti mill-Istat għal mhux aktar minn 70 % tal-kapital u s-self li għandu jingħata lill-intrapriżi żgħar u ta' daqs medju (SMEs) garantiti sa 80 %.

en	In parallel, Slovenia introduced strict confinement measures, while leaving food stores, pharmacies, banks, petrol stations and post offices open.
mt	B'mod parallel, is-Slovenja introduċiet miżuri stretti ta' trażżin, filwaqt li ħalliet ħwienet tal-ikel, spiżeriji, banek, pompi tal-petrol u uffiċċji postali miftuħa.

en	Among its liquidity measures for businesses, the Slovenian government introduced a 12-month moratorium on the repayment of performing bank loans for the non-financial corporations and households.
mt	Fost il-miżuri ta' likwidità tiegħu għan-negozji, il-Gvern Sloven introduċa moratorju ta' 12-il xahar fuq il-ħlas lura tas-self bankarju lill-korporazzjonijiet mhux finanzjarji u lill-unitajiet domestiċi.

en	The first mitigation package, worth around EUR 3,1 billion equivalent to around 6,4% of GDP focuses primarily on protecting jobs and socially vulnerable groups.
mt	L-ewwel pakkett ta' mitigazzjoni, li jiswa madwar EUR 3,1 biljun ekwivalenti għal madwar 6,4 % tal-PDG, jiffoka primarjament fuq il-protezzjoni tal-impjiegi u l-gruppi soċjalment vulnerabbli.

en	(32)Close coordination between economies in the economic and monetary union is key to achieve a swift recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19.
mt	(32)Il-koordinazzjoni mill-qrib bejn l-ekonomiji fl-unjoni ekonomika u monetarja hija kruċjali biex jinkiseb irkupru rapidu mill-impatt ekonomiku tal-COVID-19.

en	The effectiveness of knowledge transfer offices set up by research organisations and higher education institutions varies considerably.
mt	L-effettività ta' uffiċċji ta' trasferiment ta' għarfien imwaqqfa minn organizzazzjonijiet ta' riċerka u istituzzjonijiet ta' edukazzjoni għolja tvarja konsiderevolment.

en	The amendment to the pension legislation, adopted by the National Assembly in November 2019, is expected to improve the adequacy of pensions for new pensioners, while current pensioners, including those at or below the poverty line, will not benefit from it. Additional financial assistance offered to the organisations working on the front lines would ensure that the COVID-19 pandemic does not disproportionately affect people at risk of social exclusion and that they have their basic needs met, such as daily meals and health-care.
mt	L-emenda għal-leġiżlazzjoni tal-pensjonijiet, adottata mill-Parlament Nazzjonali f'Novembru 2019, hija mistennija li ttejjeb l-adegwatezza tal-pensjonijiet għal pensjonanti ġodda, filwaqt li l-pensjonanti attwali, inklużi dawk fil-livell tal-faqar jew taħt il-linja tal-faqar, mhumiex se jibbenefikaw minnha.

en	(33)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Slovenia's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(33)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni għamlet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tas-Slovenja u ppubblikatha fir-rapport għal kull pajjiż tal-2020.

en	Combined with the risk of a temporary unravelling of the convergence process between Member States, the current situation calls for targeted policy responses.
mt	Flimkien mar-riskju temporanjament jintilef il-progress li sar fil-konverġenza bejn l-Istati Membri, is-sitwazzjoni attwali titlob risponsi ta' politika mmirati.

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Slovenia 2 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport dwar il-pajjiż tal-2020 għas-Slovenja 2 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	(13)In its 2020 Stability Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a surplus of 0,5% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 8,1% of GDP in 2020.
mt	(13)Fil-programm ta' Stabbiltà tiegħu għall-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn surplus ta' 0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 8,1 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	Recovering from this crisis will require the prioritisation of public investment into research and innovation, including technological and applied research.
mt	L-irkupru minn din il-kriżi se jirrikjedi l-prijoritizzazzjoni tal-investiment pubbliku fir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni, inkluż ir-riċerka teknoloġika u dik applikata.

en	While a range of online public services are already available, their up-take by individuals and businesses will require efforts to increase people's trust in and security of online transactions (e.g. rollout of a national electronic identifier, cyber security and privacy features).
mt	Filwaqt li diġà hemm disponibbli firxa ta' servizzi pubbliċi online, l-użu tagħhom minn individwi u negozji se jirrikjedi sforzi biex tiżdied il-fiduċja tan-nies fit-tranżazzjonijiet online u s-sigurtà tagħhom (pereż.

en	The crisis will put additional stress on commercial disputes settlement and economic crime prosecution.
mt	Il-kriżi se jpoġġi aktar stress fuq is-soluzzjoni tat-tilwim kummerċjali u l-prosekuzzjoni tal-kriminalità ekonomika.

en	(20)The health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has put unprecedented pressure on Slovenia's labour market and social protection system.
mt	(20)Il-kriżi tas-saħħa u dik ekonomika kkawżata mill-COVID-19 poġġiet pressjoni bla preċedent fuq is-suq tax-xogħol u s-sistema ta' protezzjoni soċjali tas-Slovenja.

en	Focus investment on the green and digital transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy, environmental infrastructure, sustainable transport, research and innovation and on the rollout of the 5G network.
mt	Tiffoka l-investiment fuq it-tranżizzjoni ekoloġika u diġitali, b'mod partikolari fuq il-produzzjoni u l-użu nadif u effiċjenti tal-enerġija, l-infrastruttura ambjentali, it-trasport sostenibbli, ir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni u t-tnedija tan-network 5G.

en	HEREBY RECOMMENDS that Slovenia take action in 2020 and 2021 to:
mt	B'DAN JIRRAKKOMANDA li s-Slovenja tieħu azzjoni fl-2020 u l-2021 biex:

en	Limited human resources and training hamper effective supervision of professionals involved in company formation.
mt	Riżorsi umani u taħriġ limitati jxekklu s-superviżjoni effettiva tal-professjonisti involuti fil-formazzjoni ta' kumpanija.

en	Close digital infrastructure gaps.
mt	Tagħlaq il-lakuni fl-infrastruttura diġitali.

en	A loan scheme for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with original allocation of EUR 38 million will be extended by EUR 330 million from unused Union funds and a national scheme amounting to EUR 500 million.
mt	Skema ta' self għall-intrapriżi żgħar u ta' daqs medju (SMEs) b'allokazzjoni oriġinali ta' EUR 38 miljun se tiġi estiża b'EUR 330 miljun minn fondi tal-Unjoni mhux użati u minn skema nazzjonali li tammonta għal EUR 500 miljun.

en	(16)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Slovakia's planned breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(16)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat dwar il-ksur pjanat tas-Slovakkja tal-limitu tad-defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	The deficit is projected to decline to 4,9% of GDP in 2021, to 3,7% of GDP in 2022 and to reach 2,9% of GDP by 2023.
mt	Id-defiċit huwa pprojettat li jonqos għal 4,9 % tal-PDG fl-2021 għal 3,7 % tal-PDG fl-2022 u jilħaq 2,9 % tal-PDG sal-2023.

en	As a consequence, Slovakia's economy is expected to enter into a deep recession in 2020 as private consumption, investment and trade suffer.
mt	B'konsegwenza ta' dan, l-ekonomija tas-Slovakkja hija mistennija li tidħol f'riċessjoni profonda fl-2020 billi l-konsum privat, l-investiment u l-kummerċ qed ibatu.

en	(12)On 13 July 2018, the Council recommended Slovakia to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure 7 does not exceed 4,1% in 2019, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,5% of GDP.
mt	(12)Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Kunsill irrakkomanda lis-Slovakkja biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa pubblika primarja netta 7 ma taqbiżx l-4,1 % fl-2019, li tikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,5 % tal-PDG.

en	Those measures include tax deferrals for income taxes and social contributions when revenue decreased by more than 40% (1,4% of GDP) and loan guarantees (1,6% of GDP).
mt	Dawn il-miżuri jinkludu differiment tat-taxxa għal taxxi fuq id-dħul u kontribuzzjonijiet soċjali meta d-dħul jitnaqqas b'aktar minn 40 % (1,4 % tal-PDG) u garanziji fuq self (1,6 % tal-PDG).

en	The macroeconomic and fiscal outlook are affected by high uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Il-prospettiva makroekonomika u fiskali hija milquta minn inċertezza kbira relatata mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	(18)The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance for Slovakia to continue addressing structural challenges in its health system.
mt	(18)Il-pandemija tas-COVID-19 żiedet l-importanza li s-Slovakkja tkompli tindirizza l-isfidi strutturali fis-sistema tas-saħħa tagħha.

en	(30)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Slovakia's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(30)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tas-Slovakkja u ppubblikatha fir-rapport speċifiku għall-pajjiż tal-2020.

en	Slovakia has responded with several sets of measures to mitigate the adverse effects of the crisis, including by re-allocating EUR 1,2 billion of unused cohesion policy funds.
mt	Is-Slovakkja wieġbet b'diversi settijiet ta' miżuri biex jitnaqqsu l-effetti negattivi tal-kriżi, fosthom billi talloka mill-ġdid EUR 1,2 biljun f'fondi ta' politika ta' koeżjoni mhux użati.

en	Ensure equal access to quality education.
mt	Tiżgura aċċess ugwali għal edukazzjoni ta' kwalità.

en	After decreasing to 48% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 61,2% in 2020 according to the 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	Wara li naqas għal 48% tal-PDG fl-2019, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika bħala proporzjon tal-PDG huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 61,2 % fl-2020, skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020.

en	After a first case was registered on 6 March 2020, it declared a state of emergency as of 12 March 2020, and introduced strict social distancing, quarantine and sanitary rules, as well as travel restrictions.
mt	Wara li l-ewwel każ ġie rreġistrat fis-6 ta' Marzu 2020, hija ddikjarat stat ta' emerġenza mit-12 ta' Marzu 2020, u introduċiet distakkar soċjali strett, regoli ta' kwarantina u sanitarji, kif ukoll restrizzjonijiet fuq l-ivvjaġġar.

en	Reducing air pollution caused by solid fuel burning and rising transport emissions, improving the waste management system with innovative collection and treatment solutions, completing drinking water and sewage networks to address sanitary problems, supporting smart grids projects, and moving industry towards the climate neutral and circular economy can help put Slovakia on a path to sustainable economic growth.
mt	It-tnaqqis tat-tniġġis tal-arja kkawżat mill-ħruq tal-fjuwil solidu u ż-żieda fl-emissjonijiet mit-trasport, it-titjib tas-sistema ta' ġestjoni tal-iskart b'soluzzjonijiet ta' ġbir u trattament innovattivi, it-tlestija tal-ilma tax-xorb u n-netwerks tad-drenaġġ biex jiġu indirizzati l-problemi sanitarji, l-appoġġ għal proġetti ta' grilji intelliġenti, u ċ-ċaqliq tal-industrija lejn ekonomija ċirkolari u newtrali għall-klima jista' jgħin biex is-Slovakkja titqiegħed fit-triq lejn tkabbir ekonomiku sostenibbli.

en	It is projected to contract sharply by 6,7% in 2020 and the unemployment rate is expected to reach 8,8% in 2020, up from 5,8% in 2019.
mt	L-ekonomija hija mbassra li se tonqos f'daqqa b'6,7 % fl-2020 u r-rata tal-qgħad mistennija tilħaq it-8,8 % fl-2020, minn 5,8 % fl-2019.

en	(10)On 18 May 2020, Slovakia submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and its 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	(10)Fit-18 ta' Mejju 2020, is-Slovakkja ppreżentat il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tagħha tal-2020, kif ukoll il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 tagħha.

en	(13)In its 2020 Stability Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a deficit of 1,3% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 8,4% of GDP in 2020.
mt	(13)Fil-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tiegħu tal-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn defiċit ta' 1,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 8,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	(15)Based on the Commission 2020 spring forecast under unchanged policies, Slovakia's general government balance is forecast at -8,5% of GDP in 2020 and -4,2% in 2021.
mt	(15)Fuq il-bażi tat-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni skont politiki li ma jinbidlux, il-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika tas-Slovakkja huwa previst għal -8,5 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u -4,2 % fl-2021.

en	Progress in implementing reforms to fight corruption remains limited in Slovakia.
mt	Il-progress fl-implimentazzjoni tar-riformi fil-ġlieda kontra l-korruzzjoni għadu limitat fis-Slovakkja.

en	Shops and production in important economic sectors closed for several weeks, until the government started gradually loosening restrictions from late April 2020.
mt	Il-ħwienet u l-produzzjoni f'setturi ekonomiċi importanti għalqu għal diversi ġimgħat, sakemm il-Gvern beda jillaxka b'mod gradwali r-restrizzjonijiet tard f'April 2020.

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Slovakia 2 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 għas-Slovakkja 2 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	On 17 December 2019, on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, the Commission also adopted the Alert Mechanism Report, in which it did not identify Slovakia as one of the Member States for which an in-depth review would be carried out.
mt	Fis-17 ta' Diċembru 2019, abbażi tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 1176/2011, il-Kummissjoni adottat ir-Rapport dwar il-Mekkaniżmu ta' Twissija, li fih hija ma identifikatx is-Slovakkja bħala wieħed mill-Istati Membri li dwaru kellha titwettaq analiżi fil-fond.

en	The Commission's overall assessment confirms a significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the medium-term structural objective in 2019 and over 2018 and 2019 taken together.
mt	Il-valutazzjoni kumplessiva tal-Kummissjoni tikkonferma devjazzjoni sinifikanti fl-2019 mill-perkors ta' aġġustament rakkomandat lejn l-objettiv strutturali fżmien medju, u matul l-2018 u l-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	A particular concern is the insufficient access to quality and affordable long-term care, due to general underfunding of community and home-based care services, fragmented governance, and the lack of systemic coordination of social and healthcare services.
mt	Tħassib partikolari huwa l-aċċess insuffiċjenti għal kura fit-tul ta' kwalità u affordabbli, minħabba nuqqas ta' finanzjament ġenerali ta' servizzi ta' kura ibbażati fil-komunità u fid-djar, governanza frammentata, u n-nuqqas ta' koordinazzjoni sistemika ta' servizzi soċjali u tal-kura tas-saħħa.

en	Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies 1 , and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,
mt	Wara li kkunsidra r-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1466/97 tas-7 ta' Lulju 1997 dwar it-tisħiħ tas-sorveljanza ta' pożizzjonijiet ta' baġit u s-sorveljanza u l-koordinazzjoni tal-politika ekonomika 1 , u b'mod partikolari l-Artikolu 5(2) tiegħu,

en	Further reform efforts could improve the coordination of policy-making, drafting regulations, and ensure high performance of the civil service and human resource management.
mt	Aktar sforzi ta' riforma jistgħu jtejbu l-koordinazzjoni tat-tfassil tal-politika, l-abbozzar tar-regolamenti, u l-iżgurar ta' prestazzjoni għolja tas-servizz ċivili u l-ġestjoni tar-riżorsi umani.

en	(21)The COVID-19 crisis has made swift deployment of liquidity support to businesses an urgent priority for Slovakia through well-targeted loans and guarantees, with a focus on SMEs, making use of the new flexibility given by the temporary framework on State aid to support the economy and re-allocating cohesion policy funds.
mt	(21)Il-kriżi COVID-19 għamlet użu rapidu tal-appoġġ ta' likwidità lin-negozji bħala prijorità urġenti għas-Slovakkja permezz ta' self u garanziji mmirati sew, b'enfasi fuq l-SMEs, bl-użu ta' flessibbiltà ġdida mogħtija mill-qafas temporanju dwar l-għajnuna mill-Istat biex tappoġġa l-ekonomija u talloka mill-ġdid il-fondi tal-politika ta' koeżjoni .

en	The government has temporarily reduced the employer's pension contribution by 2,6 percentage points and has allocated at least EUR 1 billion to a municipal support package.
mt	Il-Gvern temporanjament naqqas il-kontribuzzjoni tal-pensjoni ta' min iħaddem b'2,6 punti perċentwali u alloka mill-inqas EUR 1 biljun f'pakkett ta' appoġġ muniċipali.

en	Social security measures amount to EUR 1,6 billion.
mt	Il-miżuri tas-sigurtà soċjali jammontaw għal EUR 1,6 biljun.

en	(15)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Finland's projected breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(15)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat dwar il-ksur projettat tal-Finlandja tal-limitu tad-defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	Exchange of information between the Financial Intelligence Unit and the financial supervisory authority remains insufficient.
mt	L-iskambju ta' informazzjoni bejn l-Unità tal-Intelligence Finanzjarja u l-awtorità superviżorja finanzjarja għadu insuffiċjenti.

en	Direct business grants amounting to EUR 1 billion have been made available in addition to EUR 10 billion in state-guaranteed loans.
mt	Sovvenzjonijiet diretti li jammontaw għal EUR 1 biljun saru disponibbli għall-impriżi flimkien ma' EUR 10 biljun f'self iggarantit mill-Istat.

en	The general government debt ratio is projected to reach 69,4% of GDP in 2020 and 69,6% in 2021.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa pprojettat li jilħaq 69,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u 69,6 % fl-2021.

en	(20)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(20)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti maturi ta' investiment pubbliku jingħataw finanzjament bil-quddiem u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority lowered Finnish credit institutions' capital requirements by removing the systemic risk buffer and by adjusting credit institution-specific requirements.
mt	L-Awtorità Superviżorja Finanzjarja tal-Finlandja baxxiet ir-rekwiżiti ta' kapital tal-istituzzjonijiet ta' kreditu Finlandiżi billi neħħiet ir-riżerva għar-riskju sistemiku u billi aġġustat ir-rekwiżiti speċifiċi għall-istituzzjonijiet ta' kreditu.

en	(25)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Finland's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(25)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew għall-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tal-Finlandja u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiż għall-2020.

en	(12)In its 2020 Stability Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a deficit of 1,1% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 7,2% of GDP in 2020.
mt	(12)Fil-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tiegħu tal-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn defiċit ta' 1,1 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 7,2 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	The programming of the Just Transition Fund for the period 2021-2027 could help Finland to address some of the challenges posed by the transition to a climate neutral economy, in particular in the territories covered by Annex D to the country report 7 .
mt	L-ipprogrammar tal-Fond għal Tranżizzjoni Ġusta għall-perjodu 2021-2027 jista' jgħin biex il-Finlandja tindirizza xi wħud mill-isfidi li qed tippreżenta t-tranżizzjoni lejn ekonomija newtrali għall-klima, b'mod partikolari fit-territorji koperti mill-Anness D tar-rapport tal-pajjiż 7 .

en	(18)According to the Commission forecast, unemployment is expected to rise to 8,3% in 2020 and recover to 7,7% in 2021.
mt	(18)Skont il-previżjoni tal-Kummissjoni, il-qgħad mistenni jiżdied għal 8,3 % fl-2020 u jirkupra għal 7,7 % fl-2021.

en	(10)On 30 April 2020, Finland submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and its 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	(10)Fit-30 ta' April 2020, il-Finlandja ppreżentat il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tagħha tal-2020 kif ukoll il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tagħha tal-2020.

en	(14)Based on the Commission 2020 spring forecast under unchanged policies, Finland's general government balance is forecast at -7,4% of GDP in 2020 and -3,4% in 2021.
mt	(14)Fuq il-bażi tat-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni skont politiki li ma jinbidlux, il-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika tal-Finlandja huwa prevista għal -7,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u -3,4 % fl-2021.

en	After increasing to 59,4% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 69,1% in 2020 according to the 2020 Stability Programme.
mt	Wara li fl-2019 żdied għal 59,4 % tal-PDG, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika bħala proporzjon tal-PDG huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 69,1 % fl-2020, skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020.

en	While several cases of suspected violations have been investigated, the establishment of a dissuasive sanctioning policy remains another priority area.
mt	Filwaqt li ġew investigati diversi każijiet ta' ksur suspettat, il-ħolqien ta' politika dissważiva ta' sanzjonar għadu qasam prijoritarju ieħor.

en	A new national transport system for 2021 is being developed under the lead of a parliamentary steering group.
mt	Qed tiġi żviluppata sistema tat-trasport nazzjonali ġdida għall-2021 iggwidata minn grupp ta' tmexxija parlamentari.

en	It has taken into account not only their relevance for sustainable fiscal and socioeconomic policy in Finland, but also their compliance with Union rules and guidance, given the need to strengthen the Union's overall economic governance by providing Union-level input into future national decisions.
mt	Mhux biss qieset ir-rilevanza tagħhom għall-politika fiskali u soċjoekonomika sostenibbli fil-Finlandja, iżda qieset ukoll l-konformità tagħhom mar-regoli u mal-gwida tal-Unjoni, fid-dawl tal-ħtieġa li l-governanza ekonomika globali tal-Unjoni tissaħħaħ billi jingħata input f'livell tal-Unjoni dwar deċiżjonijiet nazzjonali futuri.

en	This entails a risk of widening disparities within Finland.
mt	Dan jinvolvi r-riskju li fil-Finlandja d-disparitajiet ikomplu jikbru.

en	The planned move towards climate neutrality by 2035 also reflected in Finland's National Energy and Climate Plan will require substantial investment, particularly in electricity networks and in sustainable transport.
mt	It-tranżizzjoni ppjanata lejn in-newtralità klimatika sal-2035 riflessa wkoll fil-Pjan Nazzjonali tal-Finlandja għall-Enerġija u l-Klima se tkun teħtieġ investiment sostanzjali, b'mod partikolari f'networks tal-enerġija u fi trasport sostenibbli.

en	(23)The European Semester provides the framework for continuous economic and employment policy coordination in the Union, which can contribute to a sustainable economy.
mt	(23)Is-Semestru Ewropew jipprovdi l-qafas għal koordinazzjoni kontinwa tal-politika ekonomika u tal-impjiegi fl-Unjoni, li tista' tikkontribwixxi għal ekonomija sostenibbli.

en	(2)The 2020 country report for Finland 2 was published on 26 February 2020.
mt	(2)Ir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 għall-Finlandja 2 ġie ppubblikat fis-26 ta' Frar 2020.

en	The deficit is projected to decline to 1,4% of GDP in 2021 and reach a surplus of 1,5% by 2023.
mt	Id-defiċit huwa previst li jonqos għal 1,4 % tal-PDG fl-2021 u jilħaq surplus ta' 1,5 % sal-2023.

en	(19)To foster the economic recovery, it will be important to front-load mature public investment projects and promote private investment, including through relevant reforms.
mt	(19)Biex jitrawwem l-irkupru ekonomiku, se jkun importanti li l-proġetti ta' investiment pubbliku maturi jiġu avvanzati minn qabel u li jiġi promoss l-investiment privat, inkluż permezz ta' riformi rilevanti.

en	(10)On 27 April 2020, Sweden submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and, on 28 April 2020, its 2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	(10)Fis-27 ta' April 2020, l-Iżvezja ppreżentat il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tagħha għall-2020 u fit-28 ta' April 2020, il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020 tagħha.

en	A comprehensive and relatively fast transformation of the fleet to low emissions vehicles is on the political agenda.
mt	Trasformazzjoni komprensiva u relattivament rapida tal-flotta għal vetturi b'emissjonijiet baxxi tinsab fuq l-aġenda politika.

en	After refocusing recommendations on the objective of tackling the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic and facilitating the economic recovery, none of the present recommendations directly addresses the macroeconomic imbalances identified by the Commission under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011,
mt	Wara li ffoka mill-ġdid ir-rakkomandazzjonijiet dwar l-għan li jiġu indirizzati l-impatti soċjoekonomiċi tal-pandemija u li jiġi ffaċilitat l-irkupru ekonomiku, l-ebda waħda mir-rakkomandazzjonijiet preżenti ma tindirizza direttament l-iżbilanċi makroekonomiċi identifikati mill-Kummissjoni skont l-Artikolu 6 tar-Regolament (UE) Nru 1176/2011,

en	Ensure the resilience of the health system, including through adequate supplies of critical medical products, infrastructure and workforce.
mt	Tiġi żgurata r-reżiljenza tas-sistema tas-saħħa, inkluż permezz ta' provvisti adegwati ta' prodotti mediċi kritiċi, l-infrastruttura u l-forza tax-xogħol.

en	(22)The European Semester provides the framework for continuous economic and employment policy coordination in the Union, which can contribute to a sustainable economy.
mt	(22)Is-Semestru Ewropew jipprovdi l-qafas għal koordinazzjoni kontinwa tal-politika ekonomika u tal-impjiegi fl-Unjoni, li jista' jkun ta' kontribut għal ekonomija sostenibbli.

en	(12)In its 2020 Convergence Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a surplus of 0,4% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 3,8% of GDP in 2020.
mt	(12)Fil-programm ta' Konverġenza tiegħu tal-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn surplus ta' 0,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 3,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	The upcoming auction of the 5G will provide additional impulse to the digitalisation of the Swedish economy.
mt	L-irkant li ġej tal-5G se jagħti spinta addizzjonali lid-diġitalizzazzjoni tal-ekonomija Żvediża.

en	The general government debt ratio is projected to remain below 60% of GDP in 2020 and 2021.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa previst li jibqa' 'l isfel mis-60 % tal-PDG fl-2020 u fl-2021.

en	The programming of the Just Transition Fund for the period 2021-2027 could help Sweden to address some of the challenges posed by the transition to a climate neutral economy, in particular in the territories covered by Annex D to the country report 8 .
mt	L-ipprogrammar tal-Fond ta' Tranżizzjoni Ġusta għall-perjodu 2021-2027 jista' jgħin lill-Iżvezja tindirizza wħud mill-isfidi ppreżentati mit-tranżizzjoni lejn ekonomija newtrali għall-klima, b'mod partikolari fit-territorji koperti mill-Anness D għar-rapport tal-pajjiż 8 .

en	(15)On 20 May 2020, the Commission issued a report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty due to Sweden's planned breach of the 3% of GDP deficit threshold in 2020.
mt	(15)Fl-20 ta' Mejju 2020, il-Kummissjoni ħarġet rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat minħabba l-ksur ippjanat mill-Iżvezja tal-livell limitu ta' defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	After decreasing to 35% of GDP in 2019, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to increase to 40% in 2020 according to the 2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	Wara li naqas għal 35 % tal-PDG fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG huwa mistenni li jiżdied għal 40 % fl-2020 skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020.

en	According to the Convergence Programme, those measures include in particular tax deferrals of up to 6,9% of GDP, as well as different kinds of loan guarantees and expanded credit facilities amounting to roughly 4,7% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza, dawk il-miżuri jinkludu b'mod partikolari differiment tat-taxxa ta' mhux aktar minn 6,9 % tal-PDG, kif ukoll tipi differenti ta' garanziji għal self u faċilitajiet ta' kreditu estiżi li jammontaw għal madwar 4,7 % tal-PDG.

en	In the digital and microelectronics sectors, more than 50% of employers report skills shortages affecting growth.
mt	Fis-setturi diġitali u tal-mikroelettronika, aktar minn 50 % ta' dawk li jħaddmu jirrapportaw nuqqas ta' ħiliet li jaffettwa t-tkabbir.

en	(20)Persistent allegations of suspected money laundering have affected the reputation of Swedish banks, and preventing money laundering remains a priority for Sweden.
mt	(20)Allegazzjonijiet persistenti ta' suspett ta' ħasil ta' flus affettwaw ir-reputazzjoni tal-banek Żvediżi, u l-prevenzjoni tal-ħasil tal-flus tibqa' prijorità għall-Iżvezja.

en	The electrification of transport and industry will require significant investments in power production and distribution.
mt	L-elettrifikazzjoni tat-trasport u l-industrija se tkun teħtieġ investimenti sinifikanti fil-produzzjoni u d-distribuzzjoni tal-enerġija.

en	The objective of achieving a climate neutral society in 2045 will also require investments in research and innovation enabling the development and implementation of novel, competitive solutions for decarbonisation and coordinated social and policy actions.
mt	L-objettiv tal-kisba ta' soċjetà newtrali għall-klima fl-2045 se jirrikjedi wkoll investimenti fir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni li jippermettu l-iżvilupp u l-implimentazzjoni ta' soluzzjonijiet innovattivi u kompetittivi għad-dekarbonizzazzjoni u azzjonijiet koordinati soċjali u ta' politika.

en	The measures include: strengthening health care services (0,1% of GDP), emergency aid for distressed sectors (1,6% of GDP) and labour market and social policy measures (0,2% of GDP).
mt	Il-miżuri jinkludu: it-tisħiħ tas-servizzi tal-kura tas-saħħa (0,1 % tal-PDG), l-għajnuna ta' emerġenza għal setturi f'diffikultà (1,6 % tal-PDG) u l-miżuri tas-suq tax-xogħol u l-politika soċjali (0,2 % tal-PDG).

en	Investments are also needed to reduce educational outcomes gaps between learners with a migrant and native background.
mt	Huma meħtieġa wkoll investimenti biex jitnaqqsu d-diskrepanzi fl-eżiti edukattivi bejn l-istudenti bi sfond ta' migrazzjoni u oriġini nattiva.

en	Combined with the risk of a temporary unravelling of the convergenceprocess between Member States, the current situation calls for targeted policy responses.
mt	Flimkien mar-riskju ta' żarmar temporanju tal-proċess ta' konverġenza bejn l-Istati Membri, is-sitwazzjoni attwali titlob risponsi ta' politika mmirati.

en	The macroeconomic and fiscal outlook are affected by high uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Il-perspettiva makroekonomika u fiskali hija affettwata minn inċertezza kbira minħabba l-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	Skills shortages are particularly pronounced in education, health care, social work, information and communication technology, industry and construction.
mt	In-nuqqas ta' ħiliet huwa partikolarment qawwi fl-edukazzjoni, il-kura tas-saħħa, ix-xogħol soċjali, it-teknoloġija tal-informazzjoni u tal-komunikazzjoni, l-industrija u l-kostruzzjoni.

en	Gross fixed capital formation is projected to see an even sharper drop than consumption, driven largely by uncertainty over the pace of the recovery.
mt	Il-formazzjoni grossa tal-kapital fiss hija projettata li tara tnaqqis saħansitra akbar mill-konsum, prinċipalment minħabba l-inċertezza fuq ir-ritmu tal-irkupru.

en	(23)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of Sweden's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report.
mt	(23)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew tal-2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tal-Iżvezja u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiżi għall-2020.

en	The Riksbank has also concluded currency swap agreements, with other central banks, to ensure the availability of major currencies for the financial sector.
mt	Ir-Riksbank ikkonkluda wkoll ftehimiet ta' tpartit tal-valuta, ma' banek ċentrali oħra, biex jiżgura d-disponibbiltà ta' valuti ewlenin għas-settur finanzjarju.

en	(5)Several Member States have declared a state of emergency or introduced emergency measures.
mt	(5)Diversi Stati Membri ddikjaraw stat ta' emerġenza jew introduċew miżuri ta' emerġenza.

en	(4)On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic.
mt	(4)Fil-11 ta' Marzu 2020, l-Organizzazzjoni Dinjija tas-Saħħa uffiċjalment iddikjarat it-tifqigħa ta' COVID-19 bħala pandemija dinjija.

en	The cost of the direct fiscal support will depend on demand but it may amount to around GBP 110 billion (5,5% of GDP), complemented by GBP 330 billion (16% of GDP) of credit guarantees for bank loans.
mt	L-ispiża tal-appoġġ fiskali dirett se tiddependi mid-domanda iżda tista' tammonta għal madwar GBP 110 biljun (5,5 % tal-PDG), ikkumplimentata minn GBP 330 biljun (16 % tal-PDG) ta' garanziji ta' kreditu għal self mill-banek.

en	(17)To support the financial position of businesses, the Bank of England has reduced Bank Rate twice, in total from 0,75% to 0,1%, reduced the United Kingdom countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0% from a pre-existing path toward 2% by December 2020, increased its bond-buying program to GBP 645 billion, and enhanced its support for commercial bank lending to the real economy alongside government loan guarantees.
mt	(17)Biex jappoġġa l-pożizzjoni finanzjarja tan-negozji, il-Bank of England naqqas ir-Rata tal-Bank darbtejn, b'kollox minn 0,75 % għal 0,1 %, naqqas ir-rata tal-bafer kapitali kontroċikliku tar-Renju Unit għal 0 % minn pjan li kienet teżisti minn qabel lejn 2 % sa Diċembru 2020, żied il-programm ta' xiri ta' bonds tiegħu għal GBP 645 biljun, u saħħaħ l-appoġġ tiegħu għas-self bankarju kummerċjali lill-ekonomija reali flimkien ma' garanziji tas-self tal-Gvern.

en	3.Foster innovation and support human capital development.
mt	3.Iħaddan l-innovazzjoni u jappoġġa l-iżvilupp tal-kapital uman.

en	Outturn data for 2019-2020 will be available in autumn 2020.
mt	Data tal-eżitu għall-2019-2020 se tkun disponibbli fil-ħarifa 2020.

en	The United Kingdom has a persistent housing shortage.
mt	Ir-Renju Unit għandu nuqqas persistenti ta' akkomodazzjoni.

en	After decades of public under-investment, the government has started to deal with the infrastructure deficit.
mt	Wara deċennji ta' nuqqas ta' investiment pubbliku, il-Gvern beda jittratta d-defiċit infrastrutturali.

en	The deficit is projected to increase to 3.1 % of GDP in 2021-22 and to fall to 2,4% of GDP by 2024-2025.
mt	Id-defiċit huwa proġettat li jiżdied għal 3,1 % tal-PDG fl-2021-22 u li jinżel għal 2,4 % tal-PDG sal-2024-2025.

en	(10)On 30 April 2020, the United Kingdom submitted its 2020 National Reform Programme and, on 7 May 2020, its 2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	(10)Fit-30 ta' April 2020, ir-Renju Unit ippreżenta l-programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tiegħu tal-2020 u, fis-7 ta' April 2020, il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tiegħu tal-2020.

en	The Commission's overall assessment confirms a risk of significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the medium-term budgetary objective in 2019-2020 and over 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 taken together.
mt	Il-valutazzjoni ġenerali tal-Kummissjoni tikkonferma riskju ta' devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-perkors tal-aġġustamenti rakkomandat lejn l-objettiv baġitarju fit-terminu medju fl-2019-2020 u matul l-2018-2019 u l-2019-2020 flimkien.

en	The current situation calls for targeted policy responses.
mt	Is-sitwazzjoni attwali titlob risponsi ta' politika mmirata.

en	(12)In its 2019-2020 Convergence Programme, the government plans the headline balance to deteriorate from a deficit of 2,2% of GDP in 2019-2020 to a deficit of 2,5% of GDP in 2020-21.
mt	(12)Fil-Programm ta' Konverġenza tiegħu tal-2019-2020, il-Gvern qed jippjana li l-bilanċ nominali jiddeterjora minn defiċit ta' 2,2 % tal-PDG fl-2019-2020 għal defiċit ta' 2,5 % tal-PDG fl-2020-21.

en	(24)In the context of the 2020 European Semester, the Commission has carried out a comprehensive analysis of the United Kingdom's economic policy and published it in the 2020 country report 8 .
mt	(24)Fil-kuntest tas-Semestru Ewropew 2020, il-Kummissjoni wettqet analiżi komprensiva tal-politika ekonomika tar-Renju Unit u ppubblikatha fir-rapport tal-pajjiż tal-2020 8 .

en	Liquidity support has also been made available in the form of guarantees and combined grants under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) below a given turnover threshold using a wide range of business finance products, such as revolving credit facilities and other products including term loans.
mt	L-appoġġ ta' likwidità sar disponibbli wkoll fil-forma ta' garanziji u għotjiet kombinati taħt l-Iskema "Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme" lil intrapriżi żgħar u ta' daqs medju (SMEs) taħt limitu ta' fatturat partikolari permezz ta' firxa wiesgħa ta' prodotti ta' finanzjament tan-negozju, bħal faċilitajiet ta' kreditu li jdur u prodotti oħra fosthom self għal perjodu ta' żmien.

en	After decreasing to an estimated 83,2% of GDP in 2019-2020, the general government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decrease to 82,9 % in 2020-2021 according to the 2019-2020 Convergence Programme.
mt	Wara li naqas għal madwar 83,2 % tal-PDG fl-2019-2020, il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG huwa mistenni li jonqos għal 82,9 % fl-2020-2021 skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza 2019-2020.

en	However, the macroeconomic scenario underpinning those budgetary projections no longer appears realistic as it does not take into account the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Madankollu, ix-xenarju makroekonomiku li fuqu huma bbażati dawk il-projezzjonijiet baġitarji ma baqax jidher realistiku peress li ma jqisx l-impatt ekonomiku tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	On 13 July 2018, the Council recommended the United Kingdom to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure 7 does not exceed 1,6% in 2019-2020, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,6% of GDP.
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Kunsill irrakkomanda lir-Renju Unit biex jiżgura li r-rata tat-tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja nett tal-gvern 7 ma taqbiżx il-1,6 % fl-2019-2020, li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG.

en	Unemployment is expected to rise by almost 3pps to 6,7% in 2020 and recover slightly to 6% in 2021, from 3,8% in 2019.
mt	Il-qgħad huwa mistenni li jiżdied bi kważi 3 punti perċentwali għal 6,7 % fl-2020 u jirkupra bi ftit għal 6 % fl-2021, minn 3,8 % fl-2019.

en	Table 1.
mt	Tabella 1.

en	General government deficit and debt (% of GDP)
mt	Defiċit u dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika (% tal-PDG)

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, The Netherlands, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-Gvern, In-Netherlands, % tal-PDG

en	Data notified by the Dutch authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in the Netherlands reached 1.7% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 48.6% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Netherlandiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fin-Netherlands laħaq il-1,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 48,6 % tal-PDG.

en	Private consumption expenditure is expected to contract because of reduced household spending.
mt	In-nefqa tal-konsum privat hija mistennija tonqos minħabba t-tnaqqis fl-infiq tal-unitajiet domestiċi.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Netherlands' economy, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.8%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 fuq l-ekonomija tan-Netherlands, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'6,8%.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Hija tqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u tagħti konsiderazzjoni xierqa lix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The Stability Programme submitted by the Dutch authorities on 29 April 2020 3 plans a surplus of 1.1% of GDP in 2020.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà ppreżentat mill-awtoritajiet Netherlandiżi fid-29 ta' April 2020 3 jippjana surplus ta' 1,1 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	This is a mitigating factor in the assessment of the Netherlands' compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tan-Netherlands mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	As of 15 March 2020, the Dutch government has implemented a targeted lockdown with containment measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
mt	Mill-15 ta' Marzu 2020 'il quddiem, il-Gvern Netherlandiż implimenta lockdown immirat b'miżuri ta' konteniment biex tiġi limitata l-firxa tal-Covid-19.

en	On 18 May 2020, the Dutch authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-18 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Netherlandiżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	According to the Dutch Spring Budget Memorandum 2 , the government plans a deficit of 11.8% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 65.2% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Memorandum Baġitarju tar-Rebbiegħa tan-Netherlands 2 , il-Gvern qed jippjana defiċit ta' 11,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun 65,2 % tal-PDG.

en	Those measures are aimed at the areas most affected by the crisis, focusing on employment protection and household purchasing power, as well as tax deferral and loan guarantees to support the flow of credit to the private sector and prevent temporary liquidity problems from morphing into solvency issues (guarantees provided by government are subject to statistical assessment regarding their possible budgetary impact).
mt	Dawn il-miżuri huma mmirati lejn l-oqsma l-aktar milquta mill-kriżi, b'enfasi fuq il-protezzjoni tal-impjiegi u fuq l-kapaċità tal-akkwist tal-unitajiet domestiċi, kif ukoll id-differiment tat-taxxa u l-garanziji għal self biex jiġi appoġġat il-fluss tal-kreditu lis-settur privat u jiġi evitat li problemi ta' likwidità temporanji jittrasformaw fi kwistjonijiet ta' solvenza (il-garanziji pprovduti mill-gvern huma soġġetti għal valutazzjoni statistika dwar l-impatt baġitarju eventwali tagħhom).

en	3.3 Medium-term budgetary position
mt	3.2 Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju

en	Events that require a permit as well as indoor sport activities are prohibited until 1 September 2020.
mt	L-avvenimenti li jeħtieġu permess kif ukoll attivitajiet sportivi fuq ġewwa huma pprojbiti sal-1 ta' Settembru 2020.

en	The pandemic has also led to the activation of the general escape clause.
mt	Il-pandemija wasslet ukoll għall-attivazzjoni tal-klawżola liberatorja ġenerali.

en	The budgetary projection is based on a macroeconomic scenario that envisages GDP growth of 1.4% in 2020 and can no longer be considered realistic.
mt	Il-projezzjoni baġitarja hija bbażata fuq xenarju makroekonomiku li jipprevedi tkabbir tal-PDG ta' 1,4 % fl-2020 u ma tistax tibqa' titqies bħala realistika.

en	However, on 24 April the Dutch Ministry of Finance sent a Budget Memorandum to Parliament describing a deficit of 11.8% of GDP in 2020, above and not close to the Treaty reference value of 3% of GDP.
mt	Madankollu, fl-24 ta' April, il-Ministru Netherlandiż tal-Finanzi bagħat Memorandum tal-Baġit lill-Parlament li jiddeskrivi defiċit ta' 11,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, li huwa 'l fuq u mhux qrib il-valur referenzjarju tat-Trattat ta' 3 % tal-PDG.

en	The Dutch government has adopted a significant package of emergency measures with budgetary impact of more than 2½% of GDP in 2020 with the aim to avoid structural damage to the economy in response to the abrupt economic fallout and the almost complete evaporation of demand in specific sectors.
mt	Il-Gvern Netherlandiż adotta pakkett sinifikanti ta' miżuri ta' emerġenza b'impatt baġitarju ta' aktar minn 2½ % tal-PDG fl-2020 bil-għan li tiġi evitata ħsara strutturali fl-ekonomija b'reazzjoni għall-konsegwenzi ekonomiċi għal għarrieda u għall-evaporazzjoni kważi kompleta tad-domanda fis-setturi speċifiċi.

en	Restaurants, bars and cultural institutions were closed but can reopen as of 1 June 2020, but under restrictions.
mt	Ir-ristoranti, bars u l-istituzzjonijiet kulturali kienu magħluqa iżda jistgħu jerġgħu jiftħu mill-1 ta' Ġunju 2020, madankollu b'restrizzjonijiet.

en	The budget for 2020 is furthermore influenced by the downturn in economic activity.
mt	Il-baġit għall-2020 huwa influwenzat ukoll mit-tnaqqis fl-attività ekonomika.

en	Economic activity grew by 2.3% in 2019, which was lower than in the year before.
mt	L-attività ekonomika kibret bi 2,3 % fl-2019, li kien inqas minn dak tas-sena ta' qabel.

en	Data notified by the Luxembourg authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government balance in Luxembourg reached a surplus of 2.2% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 22.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Lussemburgiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Lussemburgu laħaq surplus ta' 2,2% tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 22,1 % tal-PDG.

en	Source: Eurostat, European Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 5.4%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis fil-PDG reali ta' 5,4 % għall-2020.

en	The deficit also reflects an expected plunge on the revenue side reflecting mainly a drop in both indirect and direct taxes.
mt	Id-defiċit jirrifletti wkoll tnaqqis mistenni fuq in-naħa tad-dħul li jirrifletti prinċipalment tnaqqis fit-taxxi diretti u indiretti.

en	3.4 Other factors put forward by the Member State
mt	3.4 Fatturi oħra ppreżentati mill-Istat Membru

en	The 2020 Stability Programme for Luxembourg projects a major worsening of public finances from a surplus of 2.2% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 8.5% of GDP in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Il-programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 għal-Lussemburgu jipprojetta deterjorament kbir fil-finanzi pubbliċi minn surplus ta' 2,2 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 8,5 % tal-PDG fl-2020 fil-kuntest tal-pandemija tal-Covid-19.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Luxembourg's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Lussemburgu mal-kriterju tad-defiċit għall-2020.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprevedi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit fil-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Luxembourg authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Lussemburgiżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The government has adopted a comprehensive support package amounting to 5.5% of GDP, made up of measures to preserve employment, support for distressed undetakings and additional healthcare spending.
mt	Il-Gvern adotta pakkett ta' appoġġ komprensiv li jammonta għal 5,5 % tal-PDG, li jikkonsisti minn miżuri għall-preservazzjoni tal-impjiegi, appoġġ lill-impriżi f'diffikultà u infiq addizzjonali fuq il-kura tas-saħħa.

en	Report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
mt	Rapport imħejji f'konformità mal-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea

en	Article 126(3) of the Treaty provides that, if a Member State does not fulfil the requirements under one or both of those criteria, the Commission has to prepare a report.
mt	L-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat jistipula li, jekk Stat Membru ma jissodisfax il-ħtiġijiet ta' wieħed minn dawn il-kriterji jew tat-tnejn li huma, il-Kummissjoni jkollha tħejji rapport.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Germany, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG, il-Ġermanja, % tal-PDG

en	The Stability Programme lists the various measures adopted, which amount in total to more than EUR 450 billion (14% of GDP) in direct support measures and EUR 800 billion (25% of GDP) in additional guarantees for loans.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà jelenka d-diversi miżuri adottati, li b'kollox jammontaw għal aktar minn EUR 450 biljun (14 % tal-PDG) f'miżuri ta' appoġġ dirett u EUR 800 biljun (25 % tal-PDG) f'garanziji addizzjonali għal self.

en	Economic growth reached 0.6% in 2019, mainly supported by the robust performance of domestic demand.
mt	It-tkabbir ekonomiku laħaq 0,6 % fl-2019, prinċipalment appoġġat mill-prestazzjoni robusta tad-domanda domestika.

en	Data notified by the German authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government balance in Germany reached a surplus of 1.4% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 59.8% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Ġermaniżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ pożittiv tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Ġermanja laħaq il-1,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 59,8 % tal-PDG.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio is planned to exceed the 60% reference value in 2020 and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Germany.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fejn tidħol il-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG huwa ppjanat fl-2020 li jeċċedi l-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja - jiġifieri li l-iżbilanċ jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess fuq il-valur ta' referenza jkun temporanju - mhix issodisfata, dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit fil-Ġermanja.

en	Medium-term government debt position
mt	Kriterju tad-defiċit

en	According to the Commission 2020 spring forecast, general government debt is expected to rise from 59.8% of GDP in 2019 to 75.6% in 2020.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mistenni li jiżdied minn 59,8 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal 75,6 % sal-2020.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprovdi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit mill-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	On 19 May 2020, the German authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fid-19 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Ġermaniżi ttrażmettew ittra b'fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Member State's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Istat Membru mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	A supplementary budget for 2020 was adopted by the German Parliament on 25 March 2020, to finance the various and sizeable measures for protecting the economy against the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to compensate the shortfalls in tax revenues due to the downturn in economic activity.
mt	Fl-25 ta' Marzu 2020 ġie adottat baġit supplimentari mill-Parlament Ġermaniż għall-2020, biex jiġu ffinanzjati d-diversi miżuri, u miżuri kbar, għall-protezzjoni tal-ekonomija kontra l-effetti tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 kif ukoll biex jiġu kkumpensati n-nuqqasijiet fid-dħul mit-taxxa minħabba t-tnaqqis fl-attività ekonomika.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.5%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis ta' 6,5 % fil-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Huwa jqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tas-COVID-19.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Austria, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn tal-gvern għall-PDG, l-Awstrija, % tal-PDG

en	The federal government has launched a comprehensive aid package of EUR 38 billion (around 9.9% of GDP).
mt	Il-gvern federali nieda pakkett komprensiv ta' għajnuna ta' EUR 38 biljun (madwar 9,9 % tal-PDG).

en	The notified data show that Austria complied with the debt reduction benchmark in 2019, as the gap to the benchmark is -6.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata turi li l-Awstrija kienet konformi mal-parametru referenzjarju tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn fl-2019, billi d-distakk mal-parametru referenzjarju huwa ta' -6,1 % tal-PDG.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 74.0% in 2018 to 70.4% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG naqas minn 74,0 % fl-2018 għal 70,4 % fl-2019.

en	Data notified by the Austrian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government balance in Austria reached 0.7% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 70.4% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Awstrijaċi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Awstrija laħaq iż-0,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 70,4 % tal-PDG.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Austria.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fejn tidħol il-konformita mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG jeċċedi l-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja - jiġifieri li l-iżbilanċ jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess fuq il-valur ta' referenza jkun temporanju - mhix issodisfata, dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-Awstrija.

en	The package consists of immediate help for SMEs, increased public expenditures for health care and social policy, direct liquidity provision and transfers for distressed companies, funds for short-time work and tax deferrals.
mt	Il-pakkett jikkonsisti minn għajnuna immedjata għall-SMEs, infiq pubbliku akbar għall-kura tas-saħħa u l-politika soċjali, provvediment ta' likwidità diretta u trasferimenti għal kumpaniji f'diffikultà, fondi għal żmien qasir u differiment tat-taxxa.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Huwa jqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tas-CO-19.

en	As for the measures referred to in the technical update to the Stability Programme, the guiding principle of the announced recovery programme is to preserve the production potential of the Austrian economy.
mt	Fir-rigward tal-miżuri msemmija fl-aġġornament tekniku tal-Programm ta' Stabbiltà, il-prinċipju ta' gwida tal-programm ta' rkupru huwa li jippreserva l-potenzjal tal-produzzjoni tal-ekonomija Awstrijaka.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 5.5%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis ta' 5,5 %% fil-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	Assuming a gradual normalistion, GDP growth is expected to rebound in the second half of the year, followed by a solid recovery of 5.0% in 2021.
mt	Jekk wieħed jassumi li jkun hemm normalizzazzjoni gradwali, it-tkabbir tal-PDG huwa mistenni li jerġa' jirkupra fit-tieni nofs tas-sena, segwit minn irkupru qawwi ta' 5,0 % fl-2021.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Austrian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Awstrijaċi ttrażmettew ittra b'fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	According to the Stability Programme, Austria plans a deficit of 8.0% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 81.4% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, l-Awstrija qiegħda tippjana defiċit ta' 8,0 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 81,4 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	The macroeconomic outlook is marked by an exceptional degree of uncertainty related to the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing economic impact.
mt	Il-prospettiva makroekonomika hija kkaratterizzata minn livell eċċezzjonali ta' inċertezza relatata mat-tul ta' żmien tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 u l-impatt ekonomiku tagħha.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Belgium, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG, il-Belġju, % tal-PDG

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position including structural reforms
mt	.2 Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju inklużi r-riformi strutturali

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 99.8% in 2018 to 98.6% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-gvern mal-PDG naqas minn 99,8 % fl-2018 għal 98,6 % fl-2019.

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it, (ii) the implementation of structural reforms, and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) aderenza mal-objettiv ta' terminu medju (OTM) jew mal-perkors ta' aġġustament lejh, (ii) l-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali, u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi predominanti.

en	The headline deficit increased from 0.8% of GDP in 2018 to 1.9% in 2019, notably due to a large drop in current taxes on income and weath.
mt	Id-defiċit nominali żdied minn 0,8% tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 1,9% fl-2019, b'mod notevoli minħabba tnaqqis kbir fit-taxxi kurrenti fuq id-dħul u l-ġid.

en	Data notified by the Belgian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Belgium reached 1.9% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 98.6% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Belġjani fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Belġju laħaq il-1,9 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 98,6 % tal-PDG.

en	The lack of compliance with the preventive arm requirements is an aggravating factor for the assessment of Belgium's prima facie non-compliance with the debt criterion in 2019.
mt	In-nuqqas ta' konformità mar-rekwiżiti tal-parti preventiva huwa fattur aggravanti fl-evalwazzjoni tan-nuqqas prima facie ta' konformità tal-Belġju mal-kriterju tad-dejn fl-2019.

en	Economic activity is expected to be severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and the related containment measures.
mt	L-attività ekonomika mistennija li tiġi affettwata mit-tifqigħa tal-COVID-19 u mill-miżuri ta' konteniment marbuta magħha.

en	On 09 July 2019, Belgium was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of primary government expenditure, net of discretionary revenue measures and one-offs, did not exceed 2.8% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.1% of GDP, taking into account the structural reform clause 3 .
mt	Fid-9 ta' Lulju 2019, saret rakkomandazzjoni lill-Belġju biex jara li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja tal-Gvern, mhux magħquda magħha l-miżuri ta' dħul diskrezzjonarji u miżuri ta' darba, ma tkunx teċċedi 2,8 % fl-2019 ("il-parametru referenzjarju"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,1 % tal-PDG, fil-kunsiderazzjoni tal-klawżola tar-riforma strutturali 3 .

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Belgium.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fejn tidħol il-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG jeċċedi l-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja - jiġifieri li l-iżbilanċ jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess fuq il-valur ta' referenza jkun temporanju - mhix issodisfata, dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit fil-Belġju.

en	The notified data show that Belgium did not comply with the debt reduction benchmark in 2019 (see Table 1), as the gap to the benchmark is 0.7 % of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata turi li l-Belġju ma kienx konformi mal-parametru referenzjarju tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn fl-2019 (ara t-Tabella 1), billi d-distakk mal-parametru referenzjarju huwa ta' 0,7 % tal-PDG.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic..
mt	Huwa jqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Belgian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Belġjani bagħtu ittra b'fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Belgium plans a deficit of 7.5% of GDP in 2020, while debt would attain 115% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Belġju qiegħed jippjana defiċit ta' 7,5 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 115 % tal-PDG.

en	In 2019, the debt ratio declined further, to 98.6%, reflecting the debt-decreasing effect stemming from a slight primary surplus, downward stock-flow adjustments and a downward snowball effect of 0.9% of GDP as a result of real GDP growth and the increase in prices (inflation effect).
mt	Fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn kompla jonqos, għal 98,6 %, riflessjoni tal-effett li jnaqqas id-dejn li ġej minn bilanċ pożittiv primarju żgħir, aġġustamenti 'l isfel bejn l-istokk u l-flussi kif ukoll effett valanga jiċkien ta' 0,9 % tal-PDG bħala riżultat ta' tkabbir reali fil-PDG u ż-żieda fil-prezzijiet (l-effett tal-inflazzjoni).

en	As regards compliance with the debt criterion in 2019, the relevant factors, in particular (i) the observed macroeconomic conditions; (ii) the implementation of growth-enhancing structural reforms in past years, and (iii) the significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the medium term budgetary objective, lead to the conclusion that the debt criterion as defined in the Treaty and in Regulation (EC) No 1467/1997 is not complied with.
mt	Għar-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-dejn fl-2019, il-fatturi relevanti, b'mod partikolari (i) il-kundizzjonijiet makroekonoiċi osservati; (ii) l-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali li jrawmu t-tkabbir fis-snin l-imgħoddija, u (iii) id-devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-perkors ta' aġġustament rakkomandat lejn l-objettiv baġitarju fuq terminu medju, iwasslu għall-konklużjoni li l-kriterju tad-dejn kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 mhux issodisfat.

en	Specifically, while the measures adopted to counter the COVID-19 pandemic amount to 1.2% of GDP, automatic stabilisers are planned to contribute 5 percentage points of GDP to the planned deficit.
mt	B'mod speċifiku, filwaqt li l-miżuri adottati kontra l-pandemija tal-COVID-19 jammontaw għal 1,2 % tal-PDG, huwa ppjanat li l-istabbilizzaturi ekonomiċi jkollhom kontribut ta' 5 punti perċentwali ta' PDG għad-defiċit ippjanat.

en	Graph 1:Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Italy, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1:il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG, l-Italja,% tal-PDG

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position, including structural reforms
mt	.2 Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju, inklużi r-riformi strutturali

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 9.5%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis fil-PDG reali ta' 9,5 % għall-2020.

en	Data notified by the Italian authorities on 22 April 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Italy reached 1.6% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 134.8% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet tal-Italja fit-22 ta' April 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Italja laħaq il-1,6 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 134,8 % tal-PDG.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Italy plans a deficit of 10.4% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 155.7% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, l-Italja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 10,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 155,7 % tal-PDG.

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it; (ii) the implementation of structural reforms; and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) l-aderenza mal-OTM (Objettiv ta' Terminu Medju) jew mal-pjan ta' aġġustament lejh; (ii) l-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali; u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi prevalenti.

en	On the other hand, Italy made limited progress in shifting taxation away from labour, reducing tax expenditure and reforming the cadastral system; tackling undeclared work; supporting women's participation in the labour market; improving educational outcomes including through adequate and targeted investment and fostering upskilling; reducing the length of civil trials by enforcing and streamlining procedural rules; and improving the effectiveness of the fight against corruption by reforming procedural rules to reduce the length of criminal trials.
mt	Min-naħa l-oħra, l-Italja għamlet progress limitat fiċ-ċaqliq tat-tassazzjoni lil hinn mix-xogħol, fit-tnaqqis tan-nefqa tat-taxxa u fir-riforma tas-sistema katastali; fil-ġlieda kontra x-xogħol mhux iddikjarat; fl-appoġġ għall-parteċipazzjoni tan-nisa fis-suq tax-xogħol; fit-titjib tal-eżiti edukattivi inkluż permezz ta' investiment adegwat u mmirat u t-trawwim ta' titjib tal-ħiliet; fit-tnaqqis tat-tul ta' proċessi ċivili bl-infurzar u s-simplifikazzjoni tar-regoli proċedurali; u fit-titjib fl-effettività tal-ġlieda kontra l-korruzzjoni billi jiġu rriformati r-regoli proċedurali għal tnaqqis fit-tul tal-proċessi kriminali.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Italy's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Italja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	More specifically, Italy made substantial progress in fighting tax evasion, including by strengthening the compulsory use of electronic payments.
mt	B'mod aktar speċifiku, l-Italja għamlet progress sostanzjali fil-ġlieda kontra l-evażjoni tat-taxxa, inkluż billi saħħet l-użu obbligatorju ta' pagamenti elettroniċi.

en	Specifically, the debt-increasing "snowball effect" (1.8% of GDP in 2019, due to interest expenditure of around 3.4% of GDP and nominal GDP growth at 1.2%) was offset by the headline primary surplus (1.7% of GDP) and the very marginal debt-reducing impact of the stock-flow adjustment.
mt	Jiġifieri, l-"effett valanga" li jżid id-dejn (1,8 % tal-PDG fl-2019, minħabba n-nefqa tal-imgħax ta' madwar 3,4 % tal-PDG u t-tkabbir nominali tal-PDG ta' 1,2 %) ġie kkumpensat bis-surplus primarju nominali (1,7 % tal-PDG) u l-impatt ferm marġinali tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn tal-aġġustament bejn l-istokk u l-flussi.

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea

en	Specifically, real GDP growth decelerated from 1.7% in 2017 to 0.8% in 2018 and to 0.3% in 2019, thereby falling below potential growth in that year (0.6%), as the impact of a slowdown in global trade spread to the economy and was amplified by subdued domestic demand.
mt	B'mod speċifiku, it-tkabbir reali tal-PDG naqas minn 1,7 % fl-2017 għal 0,8 % fl-2018 u għal 0,3 % fl-2019, biex b'hekk spiċċa taħt it-tkabbir potenzjali f'dik is-sena (0,6 %), hekk kif l-impatt ta' tnaqqis fir-ritmu tal-kummerċ globali nfirex mal-ekonomija u ġie intensifikat minn domanda domestika baxxa.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Italy.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG jaqbeż il-valur ta' referenzja ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja ma ġietx issodisfata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur referenzjarju huwa temporanju - dawk il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fl-istadji li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għall-Italja.

en	Specifically, it projects the debt-to-GDP ratio to start declining already in 2021, to 152.7%, as part of a "multiannual effort of preserving fiscal sustainability within a strategy of fair and sustainable development from the social and environmental viewpoint".
mt	Speċifikament, hija tipprojetta li l-proporzjon tad-dejn mal-PDG jibda jonqos diġà fl-2021, għal 152,7 %, bħala parti minn "sforz pluriennali ta' preservazzjoni tas-sostenibbiltà fiskali fi ħdan strateġija ta' żvilupp ġust u sostenibbli mill-perspettiva soċjali u ambjentali".

en	The COVID-19 pandemic and the related containment measures are set to push Italy's economy into a deep recession in 2020.
mt	Il-pandemija tal-COVID-19 u l-miżuri ta' konteniment relatati huma mistennija li jimbuttaw l-ekonomija tal-Italja f'riċessjoni profonda fl-2020.

en	A technical rebound is expected in the second half of 2020, supported by policy measures, and followed by a partial recovery in 2021.
mt	Huwa mistenni rkupru tekniku fit-tieni nofs tal-2020, appoġġat minn miżuri ta' politika, u segwit minn irkupru parzjali fl-2021.

en	On 15 May 2020, the Italian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-15 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Taljani ttrażmettew ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	(III)The underestimation of the slack in Italy's economy based on the commonly agreed methodology, whose results for Italy are argued to be debatable on a comparative basis.
mt	(III)Is-sottovalutazzjoni tal-laxkezza fl-ekonomija tal-Italja bbażata fuq il-metodoloġija miftehma b'mod komuni, li r-riżultati tagħha għall-Italja huma diskussi fuq bażi komparattiva.

en	The Stability Programme provides information on substantial measures to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà jipprovdi informazzjoni dwar miżuri sostanzjali biex titrażżan il-pandemija u biex tiġi appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	As regards compliance with the debt criterion in 2019, the relevant factors considered are: (i) the observed macroeconomic conditions, whereby the slowdown recorded since 2018 can be argued to partly explain Italy's large gaps to compliance with the debt reduction benchmark; (ii) some progress with the implementation of growth enhancing structural reforms in past years; and (iii) the fact that there is no robust evidence of a significant deviation from the preventive arm in 2019 and over 2018 and 2019 taken together.
mt	(i) il-kundizzjonijiet makroekonomiċi osservati, li permezz tagħhom it-tnaqqis ekonomiku rreġistrat mill-2018 jispjega biss parzjalment il-lakuni kbar tal-Italja biex tikkonforma mal-parametru referenzjarju tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn; (ii) xi progress fl-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali li jsaħħu t-tkabbir fis-snin li għaddew; (iii) u l-fatt li ma hemm l-ebda evidenza b'saħħitha ta' devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-parti preventiva fl-2019 u matul l-2018 u l-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	Italy made some progress in ensuring that active labour market and social policies are effectively integrated and reach out to vulnerable groups; focusing investment-related economic policy on research and innovation and quality of infrastructure; making the public administration more effective; fostering bank balance sheet restructuring; and improving non-bank financing for smaller and innovative firms.
mt	L-Italja għamlet xi progress fl-iżgurar li l-politiki attivi tas-suq tax-xogħol u l-politiki soċjali jkunu integrati b'mod effettiv u jilħqu gruppi vulnerabbli; fl-iffukar tal-politika ekonomika relatata mal-investiment fuq ir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni u l-kwalità tal-infrastruttura; f'li l-amministrazzjoni pubblika ssir aktar effettiva; fit-trawwim ta' ristrutturar tal-karta tal-bilanċ tal-banek; u fit-titjib tal-finanzjament mhux bankarju għal ditti iżgħar u innovattivi.

en	Note: MLSA refers to the Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment
mt	Nota: MLSA jirreferi għall-Aġġustament Strutturali Lineari Minimu

en	(1) See Commission Staff Working Document SWD (2020) 508 final, 26.2.2020, "Country Report Spain 2020.
mt	(1) Ara d-Dokument ta' Ħidma tal-Persunal tal-Kummissjoni SWD (2020) 508 final, 26.2.2020, "Rapport tal-Pajjiż ta' Spanja 2020.

en	Real GDP growth is projected according to the so-called EPC/OGWG T+10 methodology.
mt	It-tkabbir reali tal-PDG huwa pprojettat skont l-hekk imsejħa metodoloġija EPC/OGWG T+10.

en	Inflation is assumed to converge gradually to 2%.
mt	L-inflazzjoni mistennija li timxi gradwalment għal 2 %.

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position including structural reforms
mt	.2 Pożizzjoni ekonomika fuq terminu medju inklużi r-riformi strutturali

en	Data notified by the Spanish authorities on 31 March 2020 as validated by Eurostat show that the general government deficit in Spain reached 2.8% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 95.5% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Spanjoli fit-31 ta' Marzu 2020 kif ivvalidata mill-Eurostat turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fi Spanja laħaq it-2,8 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 95,5 % tal-PDG.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 97.6% in 2018 to 95.5% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-gvern naqas minn 97,6 % fl-2018 għal 95,5 % fl-2019.

en	Including an In-Depth Review on the prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances".
mt	Inkluża analiżi fil-fond dwar il-prevenzjoni u l-korrezzjoni tal-iżbilanċi makroekonomiċi".

en	There was also only limited progress in reducing early school leaving and improving educational outcomes, in increasing cooperation between education and businesses, in fostering innovation, and in upgrading rail freight infrastructure and energy interconnections, as well as in implementing the Law of Market Unity.
mt	Kien hemm ukoll progress limitat fit-tnaqqis tat-tluq bikri mill-iskola u fit-titjib tal-eżiti edukattivi, fiż-żieda ta' kooperazzjoni bejn l-edukazzjoni u n-negozji, fit-trawwim tal-innovazzjoni, u fit-titjib tal-infrastruttura tat-trasport ferrovjarju tal-merkanzija u l-interkonnessjonijiet tal-enerġija, kif ukoll fl-implimentazzjoni tal-Liġi tal-Unità tas-Suq.

en	While the Spanish economy was on a moderating growth path before the outbreak of the COVID‑19 pandemic, it still enjoyed above-potential and above euro area average growth of 2.0% in 2019.
mt	Filwaqt li l-ekonomija Spanjola kienet fuq perkors ta' tkabbir moderat qabel ma faqqgħet il-pandemija COVID‑19, din xorta gawdiet minn tkabbir ogħla mill-potenzjal u 'l fuq mill-medja taż-żona tal-euro ta' 2,0 % fl-2019.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Spain plans a deficit of 10.3% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 115.5% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, Spanja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 10,3 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 115,5 % tal-PDG.

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion, given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it, (ii) the implementation of structural reforms, and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) l-aderenza mal-OTM jew il-pjan ta' aġġustament lejh, (ii) l-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali, u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi prevalenti.

en	Medium-term government debt position
mt	Il-pożizzjoni tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fuq terminu medju

en	The lack of compliance with the preventive arm requirements is an aggravating factor for the assessment of Spain's prima facie non-compliance with the debt criterion in 2019.
mt	In-nuqqas ta' konformità mar-rekwiżiti fiskali tal-parti preventiva huwa fattur aggravanti għall-valutazzjoni tan-nuqqas ta' konformità prima facie ta' Spanja mal-kriterju tad-dejn fl-2019.

en	4.3 Medium-term budgetary position, including government investment
mt	4.3 Il-pożizzjoni baġitarja fuq terminu medju, inkluż l-investiment tal-gvern

en	On 13 July 2018, Spain was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of primary government expenditure, net of discretionary revenue measures and one-offs, did not exceed 0.6% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.65% of GDP 2 .
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, Spanja ngħatat rakkomandazzjoni biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja tal-gvern, netta minn miżuri diskrezzjonarji ta' dħul u ta' miżuri ta' darba, ma taqbiżx iż-0,6 % fl-2019 ("il-valur ta' referenza tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,65 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	(2) Council Recommendation of 13 July 2018 on the 2018 National Reform Programme of Spain and delivering a Council opinion on the 2018 Stability Programme of Spain, OJ C 320, 10.9.2018 p 33
mt	(2) Rakkomandazzjoni tal-Kunsill tat-13 ta' Lulju 2018 dwar il-Programm Nazzjonali ta' Riforma tal-2018 ta' Spanja u li tagħti opinjoni tal-Kunsill dwar il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2018 ta' Spanja, ĠU C

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, ,since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - the relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Spain.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-gvern jaqbeż il-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u li l-kundizzjoni doppja ma ġietx issodisfata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur ta' referenza huwa temporanju - dawk il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fl-istadji li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għal Spanja.

en	The headline deficit increased from 2.5% of GDP in 2018 to 2.8% in 2019, due to expenditure growing faster than nominal GDP while tax revenue increased in line with it.
mt	Id-defiċit nominali żdied minn 2,5 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 2,8 % fl-2019, minħabba li l-infiq żdied b'rata aktar mgħaġġla mill-PDG nominali, filwaqt li d-dħul mit-taxxa żdied f'konformità miegħu.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Spanish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Griegi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Government debt declined steadily between 2016 and 2018, from 99.2% to 97.6% of GDP, due to relatively strong nominal GDP growth more than offsetting both the cumulated general government deficits and the debt-increasing impact of stock-flow adjustments recorded over the same period.
mt	Id-dejn tal-gvern naqas b'mod kostanti bejn l-2016 u l-2018, minn 99,2 % għal 97,6 % tal-PDG, dovut għat-tkabbir relattivament qawwi tal-PDG nominali aktar milli paċa kemm id-defiċits tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika akkumulati kif ukoll l-impatt li jżid id-dejn tal-aġġustamenti bejn il-fondi u l-flussi rreġistrati matul l-istess perjodu.

en	In 2019, the government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased further to 95.5% of GDP, mainly reflecting debt-decreasing stock-flow adjustment, but also the fact that the debt-reducing impact of nominal GDP growth was still greater than the increase in debt stemming from the general government deficit.
mt	Fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-gvern mal-PDG naqas aktar għal 95,5 % tal-PDG, li jirrifletti prinċipalment l-aġġustament bejn il-fondi u l-flussi li jnaqqsu d-dejn, iżda wkoll minħabba li l-impatt tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn tat-tkabbir nominali tal-PDG kien għadu ikbar miż-żieda fid-dejn li jirriżulta mid-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP growth in 2020 by 9.4%.
mt	Wara li jiġi kkunsidrat l-impatt tal-pandemija COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis fit-tkabbir tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'9,4 %.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Hija tqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u tqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The transition period started in 2019 and will end in 2021.
mt	Il-perjodu ta' tranżizzjoni beda fl-2019 u se jintemm fl-2021.

en	Graph 1.
mt	Il-Graff 1.

en	Note: MLSA refers to the "minimum linear structural adjustment"; EDP refers to the "excessive deficit procedure"; and, n.r.
mt	Nota: MLSA tirreferi għall-"aġġustament strutturali lineari minimu"; PDE tirreferi għall-"proċedura ta' defiċit eċċessiv"; u, m.r. tfisser "mhux rilevanti".

en	Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Portugal, % of GDP
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-gvern mal-PDG, il-Portugall, % tal-PDG

en	The general government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 122.0% in 2018 to 117.7% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG naqset minn 122,0 % fl-2018 għal 117,7 % fl-2019.

en	Portugal's general government debt-to-GDP ratio declined to 117.7% in 2019, helped by a solid primary surplus and a favourable nominal GDP growth-interest rate differential.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG tal-Portugall naqas għal 117,7 % fl-2019, megħjun minn surplus primarju solidu u d-differenzjali favorabbli tar-rata tal-imgħax mat-tkabbir nominali tal-PDG.

en	a.The annual structural adjustment should not deviate by more than ¼% of GDP from the minimum linear structural adjustment (MLSA), ensuring that the debt reduction benchmark is met by the end of the transition period;
mt	a.L-aġġustament strutturali annwali ma jenħtiġx li jiddevja b'aktar minn ¼ % tal-PDG mill-aġġustament strutturali lineari minimu (minimum linear structural adjustment, MLSA), biex jiġi żgurat li l-parametru referenzjarju għat-tnaqqis tad-dejn jintlaħaq sa tmiem il-perjodu ta' tranżizzjoni;

en	The Portuguese economy was on a gradually moderating path before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with real GDP growth slowing to 2.2% in 2019, from 2.6% in 2018.
mt	L-ekonomija Portugiża kienet fit-triq ta' moderazzjoni gradwali qabel it-tifqigħa tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, bit-tkabbir tal-PDG reali li jonqos għal 2,2 % fl-2019 minn 2,6 % fl-2018.

en	The unemployment rate is set to rise from 6.5% in 2019 to 9.7% in 2020.
mt	Ir-rata tal-qgħad mistennija tiżdied minn 6,5 % fl-2019 għal 9,7 % fl-2020.

en	They are mitigating factors in the assessment of Portugal's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Huma fatturi mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Portugall mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	Excluding the impact of a further activation of the Novo Banco contingent capital mechanism (of 0.5% of GDP last year) and other one-offs, the general government balance reached a surplus of 0.8% of GDP in 2019.
mt	Bl-esklużjoni tal-impatt ta' attivazzjoni ulterjuri tal-mekkaniżmu tal-kapital kontinġenti ta' Novo Banco (ta' 0,5 % tal-PDG is-sena l-oħra) u ta' miżuri ta' darba oħra, il-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika laħaq bilanċ pożittiv ta' 0,8 % tal-PDG fl-2019.

en	Data notified by the Portuguese authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that Portugal's general government balance was a surplus of 0.2% of GDP in 2019, while the general government gross debt-to-GDP ratio was 117.7%.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Portugiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien surplus ta' 0,2 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li l-proporzjon tad-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG kien ta' 117,7 %.

en	The general government gross debt-to-GDP declined to 117.7% in 2019, above the Treaty reference value of 60%.
mt	Id-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG naqas għal 117,7 % fl-2019, 'il fuq mill-valur ta' referenza tat-Trattat ta' 60 %.

en	On 13 May 2020, the Portuguese authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-13 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Portugiżi ttrażmettew ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards complaince with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the general government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the Treaty reference value of 60% and the double condition of the overarching principle is not met - i.e. that the general government deficit remains close to the Treaty reference value of 3% of GDP and that its excess over the that reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit for Portugal.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG jeċċedi l-valur ta' referenza tat-Trattat ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja tal-prinċipju sovrastanti mhux rispettata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza tat-Trattat ta' 3 % u li l-eċċess fuq il-valur ta' referenza jkun temporanju - dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv għall-Portugall.

en	That decline in 2019 mainly reflected the debt-reducing impact stemming from a solid primary surplus (of 3.2% of GDP) and a favourable nominal GDP growth-interest rate differential, whereby the combined effects of real GDP growth and inflation (of 4.6% altogether) offset the sizeable - yet gradually diminishing - interest burden on the high debt overhang (of 3.0% of GDP).
mt	Dan it-tnaqqisfl-2019 irrifletta prinċipalment l-impatt tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn li jirriżulta minn surplus primarju solidu (ta' 3,2 % tal-PDG) u d-differenzjali favorabbli tar-rata tal-imgħax mat-tkabbir nominali tal-PDG, li bih l-effetti kkombinati tat-tkabbir reali tal-PDG u l-inflazzjoni (ta' 4,6 % b'kollox) ipaċu l-piż konsiderevoli - li madankollu qiegħed jonqos gradwalment - tal-imgħax fuq l-isporġenza debitorja għolja (ta' 3,0 % tal-PDG).

en	As regards domestic demand, while private consumption is projected to drop at a slightly lower rate than GDP - as policy measures partly offset losses in household income -, investment is expected to be the hardest hit due to lingering uncertainty and despite the newly introduced flexibility in European Structural and Investment Funds.
mt	Fir-rigward tad-domanda interna, waqt li l-konsum privat mistenni jonqos b'rata kemxejn aktar baxxa mill-PDG - hekk kif il-miżuri ta' politika ipattu parzjalment għal telf fl-introjtu tal-unitajiet domestiki -, l-investiment mistenni li jkun l-agħar milqut minħabba inċertezza li se tkompli u minkejja l-flessibilità riċentament introdotta fil-Fondi Strutturali u ta' Investiment Ewropej.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, France, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-gvern, Franza, % tal-PDG

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position including structural reforms
mt	.2 Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju (inklużi riformi strutturali)

en	They comprise additional healthcare expenditure of EUR 8 billion, transfers to cover partial unemployment schemes of EUR 24 billion, subsidies under the sectoral compensation fund for SMEs of EUR 7 billion and the creation of an emergency fund of EUR 2.5 billion.
mt	Dawn jinkludu nefqa addizzjonali fuq is-saħħa ta' EUR 8 biljun, trasferimenti biex ikopru skemi ta' qgħad parzjali ta' EUR 24 biljun, sussidji taħt il-fond ta' kumpens settorjali għall-SMEs ta' EUR 7 biljun u l-ħolqien ta' fond ta' emerġenza ta' EUR 2,5 biljun.

en	Note: MLSA refers to the Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Nota: L-MLSA jirreferi għal Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment (Aġġustament Strutturali Lineari Minimu):

en	On 14 May 2020, the French authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fl-14 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Franċiżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 8.2%, leading to a general government deficit of 9.9% of GDP.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis ta' PDG reali fl-2020 ta' 8,2 %, li jwassal għal defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika ta' 9,9 % tal-PDG.

en	The Commission 2020 spring forecast projects GDP to decline by 8.2% in 2020, with a negative domestic demand contribution to growth by 7.4 percentage points due to the brisk fall in private consumption and investment, and also by a negative contribution of inventories.
mt	It-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi li l-PDG jonqos bi 8,2 % fl-2020, b'kontribut negattiv tad-domanda domestika għat-tkabbir b'7,4 punt perċentwali, minħabba t-tnaqqis b'pass mgħaġġel fil-konsum privat u fl-investiment, u b'kontribut negattiv tal-inventarji.

en	Data notified by the French authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in France reached 3.0% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 98.1% of GDP, the same lavel as in 2018.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Franċiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fi Franza laħaq it-3,0% tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 98,1 % tal-PDG, l-istess livell bħal fl-2018.

en	4.3 Medium-term budgetary position, including government investment
mt	4.3 Il-pożizzjoni baġitarja fi żmien medju, inkluż investiment tal-Gvern

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio stabilised at 98.1% in 2018 and in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG stabbilizza għal 98,1 % fl-2018 u fl-2019.

en	The headline deficit increased from 2.3% of GDP in 2018 to 3.0% in 2019, mainly due to the statistical impact of the transformation of the tax credit for competitiveness and employment (CICE) into a permanent outright reduction of employer's social contributions, which accounted for about 0.9% of GDP.
mt	Id-defiċit nominali żdied minn 2,3 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 3,0 % fl-2019, prinċipalment minħabba l-impatt statistiku tat-trasformazzjoni tal-kreditu tat-taxxa għall-kompetittività u l-impjiegi (CICE) fi tnaqqis definittiv permanenti tal-kontribuzzjonijiet soċjali ta' min iħaddem, li kien jammonta għal madwar 0,9 % tal-PDG.

en	Limited progress was also made in fostering integration on the labour market and ensuring equal opportunities, improving the research and innovation performance and reducing red-tape restrictions.
mt	Sar ukoll progress limitat fit-trawwim tal-integrazzjoni tas-suq tax-xogħol u fl-iżgurar tal-opportunitajiet indaqs, fit-titjib fil-prestazzjoni tar-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni u fit-tnaqqis tar-restrizzjonijiet tal-burokrazija żejda.

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it, (ii) the implementation of structural reforms, and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) aderenza mal-OTM jew il-pjan ta' aġġustament lejh, (ii) l-implimentazzjoni tar-riformi strutturali, u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi prevalenti.

en	Public investment is estimated to have risen from 3.4% of GDP in 2018 to 3.6% in 2019, above the general government deficit in 2019.
mt	L-investiment pubbliku huwa stmat li żdied minn 3,4 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 3,6 % fl-2019, ogħla mid-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-2019.

en	The lack of compliance with the preventive arm requirements is an aggravating factor for the assessment of France's prima facie non-compliance with the debt criterion in 2019.
mt	In-nuqqas ta' konformità mar-rekwiżiti tal-parti preventiva huwa fattur aggravanti għall-valutazzjoni tan-nonkonformità prima facie ta' Franza mal-kriterju tad-dejn fl-2019.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, France plans a deficit of 9.0% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 115.2% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, Franza tippjana defiċit ta' 9,0 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 115,2 % tal-PDG.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Hija tqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u tagħti kunsiderazzjoni xierqa lix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	On 13 July 2018, France was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of primary government expenditure, net of discretionary revenue measures and one-offs, did not exceed 1.4% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.6% of GDP 3 .
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, Franza ġiet irrakkomandata tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa tal-Gvern primarja, mingħajr il-kunsiderazzjoni tal-miżuri ta' dħul diskrezzjonali u miżuri ta' darba, ma qabżitx il-1,4 % fl-2019 ("il-valur ta' referenza tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG 3 .

en	In 2019, the debt ratio stabilised at 98.1%, reflecting the debt-increasing effect stemming from the primary deficit and, although decreasing, interest expenditure.
mt	Fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn stabbilizza għal 98,1 %, li jirrifletti l-effett ta' żieda fid-dejn tad-defiċit primarju u tan-nefqa tal-imgħax, għalkemm din tal-aħħar qed tonqos.

en	Moreover, liquidity measures and public guarantees aimed to support firms, amount to about EUR 385 billion (17.1% of GDP).
mt	Barra minn hekk, il-miżuri ta' likwidità u l-garanziji pubbliċi bil-għan li jappoġġaw lid-ditti jammontaw għal madwar EUR 385 biljun (17,1 % tal-PDG).

en	Economic growth reached 1.2% in 2019, mainly due to the robust performance of net exports.
mt	It-tkabbir ekonomiku laħaq 1,2 % fl-2019, l-aktar minħabba l-prestazzjoni robusta tal-esportazzjonijiet netti.

en	Data notified by the Swedish authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Sweden reached 0.5% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 35.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Żvediżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Iżvezja laħaq iż-0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 35,1 % tal-PDG.

en	According to the 2020 Convergence Programme, Sweden plans a deficit of 3.8% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 39.9% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, l-Iżvezja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 3,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 39,9 % tal-PDG.

en	Private consumption is projected to be hit due to an increase in unemployment, and weak consumer confidence.
mt	Il-konsum privat huwa projettat li jintlaqat minħabba żieda fil-qgħad, u fiduċja dgħajfa tal-konsumatur.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Swedish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Żvediżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Sweden has adopted substantial measures to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	L-Iżvezja adottat miżuri sostanzjali biex trażżan il-pandemija u biex tappoġġa l-ekonomija.

en	Report prepared in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
mt	Rapport imħejji skont l-Artikolu 126(3) tat-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea

en	The Convergence Programme estimates the budgetary impact of those direct support measures at 2.4% of GDP in 2020.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jistma l-impatt baġitarju ta' dawn il-miżuri ta' appoġġ dirett għal 2,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.1%.
mt	Meta jkun ikkunsidrat l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali ta' 6,1 % fl-2020.

en	Hence, the analysis suggests that prima facie the deficit criterion as defined by the Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 is not fulfilled.
mt	Għalhekk, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li prima facie l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97 mhux issodisfat.

en	Overall, since the planned deficit is well above 3% of GDP and taking into account all relevant factors, the analysis suggests that the deficit criterion as defined in the Treaty and in Regulation (EC) No 1467/1997 is not fulfilled.
mt	Kumplessivament, ladarba d-defiċit ippjanat huwa ogħla sew minn 3 % tal-PDG u meta wieħed iqis il-fatturi kollha rilevanti, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 mhux rispettat.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-2020 jipprovdi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit fil-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	3.4 Other factors put forward by the Member State
mt	3.4 Fatturi oħrajn ippreżentati mill-Istat Membru

en	Contribution of net exports will be negative.
mt	Il-kontribut tal-esportazzjonijiet netti se jkun negattiv.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Finland, % of GDP
mt	Grafika 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG, Finlandja, % tal-PDG

en	Source: Eurostat, 2020 Stability Programme, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	Data notified by the Finnish authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Finland reached 1.1% of GDP in 2019, while general governent gross debt stood at 59.4% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Finlandiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Finlandja laħaq il-1,1 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 59,4 % tal-PDG.

en	On 13 July 2018, Finland was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure does not exceed 2.9% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of -0.2% of GDP.
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, ġie rrikmandat lill-Finlandja li tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali ta' nefqa primarja netta tal-Gvern ma taqbiżx 2,9 % fl-2019 ("il-valur referenzjarju tan-nefqa"), ekwivalenti għal aġġustament annwali strutturali ta' -0,2 % tal-PDG.

en	The pandemic relief measures adopted by mid-April 2020 have a fiscal cost amounting to 1.7% of GDP in 2020.
mt	Il-miżuri ta' salvataġġ pandemiċi adottati sa nofs April 2020 għandhom kost fiskali li jammonta għal 1,7 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	3.3 Medium-term budgetary position
mt	3.2 Pożizzjoni ekonomika fiż-żmien medju

en	Private consumption and private investment are expected to be the main drivers of the slowdown in 2020, while government consumption and investment will support the economy.
mt	Il-konsum privat u l-investiment privat huma mistennija li jkunu l-ixprunaturi ewlenin tat-tnaqqis fl-2020, filwaqt li l-konsum u l-investiment tal-Gvern se jappoġġaw l-ekonomija.

en	Those factors are further clarified in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, which also provides that "any other factors which, in the opinion of the Member State concerned, are relevant in order to comprehensively assess compliance with the deficit and debt criteria and which the Member State has put forward to the Council and to the Commission" need to be given due consideration.As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards the deficit criterion, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Finland.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-kriterju tad-defiċit, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG jaqbeż il-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja ma tintlaħaqx - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur ta' referenza huwa temporanju - dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fl-istadji li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għall-Finlandja.

en	The sharp drop of GDP in 2020 is a mitigating factor in the assessment of Finland's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	It-tnaqqis drastiku tal-PDG fl-2020 huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Finlandja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Finnish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Franċiżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The fiscal projections are surrounded by a high degree of uncertainty stemming from the macroeconomic developments, the amount of guarantees called, the budgetary costs of the relief measuress adopted to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to adopt additional measures.
mt	Il-projezzjonijiet fiskali huma mdawra b'livell għoli ta' inċertezza li jirriżulta mill-iżviluppi makroekonomiċi, l-ammont ta' garanziji msejħa, il-kostijiet baġit tal-miżuri ta' għajnuna adottati sabiex tittaffa l-pandemija tal-COVID-19 u l-ħtieġa li jiġu adottati miżuri addizzjonali.

en	The measures include discretionary investments totalling approximately EUR 4.1 billion in 2020-2024.
mt	Il-miżuri jinkludu investimenti diskrezzjonarji li jammontaw għal madwar EUR 4,1 biljun fl-2020-2024.

en	According to the Commission 2020 spring forecast, general government debt is expected to rise from 59.4% of GDP in 2019 to 69.6% by 2021.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jiżdied minn 59,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal 69,6 % sal-2021.

en	It will also prepare a fully-fledged Stability Programme, including multi-annual targets for general government finances.
mt	Se jħejji wkoll Programm ta' Stabbiltà sħiħ, li jinkludi miri pluriennali għall-finanzi ġenerali tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Finland's economy, the Commission spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.3%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija COVID-19 fuq l-ekonomija tal-Finlandja, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa tal-Kummissjoni jipproġetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 bi 6,3 %.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Finland plans a deficit of 7.2% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 69.1% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Finlandja tippjana defiċit ta' 7,2 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 69,1 % tal-PDG.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Ireland, % of GDP
mt	Graff 1: Il-proporzjon tad-dejn pubbliku għall-PDG, l-Irlanda,% tal-PDG

en	Data notified by the Irish authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government balance in Ireland reached 0.4% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 58.8% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Irlandiżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Irlanda laħaq iż-0,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 58,8 % tal-PDG.

en	On 18 May 2020, the Irish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-18 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Irlandiżi ttrażmettew ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 7.9%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis fil-PDG reali ta' 7,9 % għall-2020.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Ireland's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Irlanda mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	A general government surplus of 0.4% of GDP was recorded in 2019, on the back of a booming economy, which brought about strong increases in tax revenues and social security contributions and a continued fall in the interest burden.
mt	Ġie rreġistrat surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika ta' 0,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019, fl-isfond ta' ekonomija li qed tiffjorixxi, u li wassal għal żidiet qawwija fid-dħul mit-taxxa u mill-kontribuzzjonijiet tas-sigurtà soċjali u tnaqqis kontinwu fil-piż tal-interessi.

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, Tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio is planned to exceed the 60% reference value in 2020 and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Ireland.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, rigward il-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit tal-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn pubbliku għall-PDG huwa ppjanat li jeċċedi l-valur referenzjarju ta' 60 % fl-2020 u l-kundizzjoni doppja ma tintlaħaqx - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju u li l-eċċess tiegħu ogħla mill-valur referenzjarju huwa temporanju - dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv abbażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-Irlanda.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Ireland plans a deficit of 7.4% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 69.1% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, l-Irlanda qed tippjana defiċit ta' 7,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 69,1 % tal-PDG.

en	Ireland's real GDP grew by 5.5% in 2019 and entered 2020 on a strong footing, with both domestic demand and net exports performing well.
mt	Il-PDG reali tal-Irlanda kiber b'5,5 % fl-2019 u daħal fl-2020 fuq bażi soda, kemm bid-domanda domestika kif ukoll bl-esportazzjonijiet netti li sejrin tajjeb.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprevedi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit mill-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	According to the Commission 2020 spring forecast, general government debt is expected to rise from 58.8% of GDP in 2019 to 66.4% in 2020.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jiżdied minn 58,8 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal 66,4 % fl-2020.

en	In 2021, growth is forecast to rebound.
mt	Fl-2021 it-tkabbir huwa mbassar li jirkupra.

en	Data notified by the Bulgarian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Bulgaria reached 2.1% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 20.4% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Bulgari fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ favorevoli tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Bulgarija laħaq it-2,1 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien 20,4 % tal-PDG.

en	The Convergence Programme also provides information on the State guarantees scheme of 0.6% of GDP and on the reallocation of investment funds of around 0.8% of GDP in order to finance additional remuneration for the medical and non-medical personell, medical equipment and financial support to SMEs.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jipprovdi wkoll informazzjoni dwar l-iskema ta' garanzija tal-Gvern b'0,6 % tal-PDG u dwar ir-riallokazzjoni tal-fondi ta' investiment bi kważi 0,8 % tal-PDG biex jiġu ffinanzjati r-remunerazzjoni addizzjonali għall-persunal mediku u mhux mediku, it-tagħmir mediku u l-appoġġ finanzjarju lill-SMEs.

en	On 23 March 2020, the Ministers of Finance of the Member States agreed with the assessment of the Commission.
mt	Fit-23 ta' Marzu 2020 il-Ministri tal-Finanzi tal-Istati Membri qablu mal-valutazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni.

en	Private consumption is expected to fall by almost 6% and investment is set to shrink by 18% in 2020.
mt	Il-konsum privat mistenni jonqos bi kważi 6 % u l-investiment huwa mistenni jiċkien bi 18 % fl-2020.

en	On 15 May 2020, the Bulgarian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-15 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Bulgari bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The budget foresees a deficit of 3% of GDP in cash terms, or 3.1% of GDP in ESA terms.
mt	Il-baġit jipprevedi defiċit ta' 3 % tal-PDG f'termini ta' flus kontanti, jew 3,1 % tal-PDG f'termini tas-Sistema Ewropea tal-Kontijiet (ESA).

en	Although in excess of 3% of GDP, the general government deficit is planned to remain close to the Treaty reference value.
mt	Għalkemm b'eċċess ta' 3 % tal-PDG, id-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa ppjanat li jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju tat-Trattat.

en	According to 2020 Convergence Programme, Bulgaria plans a deficit of 3.1% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 28.5% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, il-Bulgarija qed tippjana defiċit ta' 3,1 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun 28,5 % tal-PDG.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Huwa jieħu kont tal-fatturi rilevanti kollha u debitament iqis l-iskoss ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	Bulgaria's real GDP is projected to contract by 7.2% in 2020, largely due to the adverse impact of measures taken to contain the spread of the pandemic following the declaration of a state of emergency on 13 March 2020 and the slowdown of international economic activity during the first quarter of 2020.
mt	Il-PDG reali tal-Bulgarija huwa pprojettat li jonqos b'7,2 % fl-2020, b'mod ewlieni minħabba l-impatt negattiv tal-miżuri meħuda biex jitrażżan it-tixrid tal-pandemija wara d-dikjarazzjoni tal-istat ta' emerġenza fit-13 ta' Marzu 2020 u t-tnaqqis tal-attività ekonomika internazzjonali matul l-ewwel kwart tal-2020.

en	At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions in Bulgaria were favourable.
mt	Malli bdiet il-pandemija tal-COVID-19, il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi fil-Bulgarija kienu favorevoli.

en	3.3 Medium-term budgetary position
mt	3.2 Pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju

en	The projected sharp drop in GDP is a mitigating factor in the assessment of Bulgaria's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	It-tnaqqis drastiku previst fil-PDG huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Bulgarija mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	The Parliament adopted a revised State budget on 6 April 2020, in order to provide for the new economic outlook and the measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Fis-6 ta' April 2020 il-Parlament adotta baġit tal-Istat rivedut, biex jintegra l-prospettivi ekonomiċi ġodda u l-miżuri għall-ġlieda kontra l-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The analysis suggests that the deficit criterion as defined in the Treaty and in Regulation (EC) No 1467/1997 is fulfilled.
mt	L-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 huwa rrispettat.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprovdi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit bil-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	In the same year, exports are set to suffer a broad-based fall of more than 13% and imports are expected to contract by more than 12%.
mt	Fl-istess sena l-esportazzjonijiet mistennija li jsofru tnaqqis wiesa' ta' iktar minn 13 % u l-importazzjonijiet mistennija jiċkienu b'iktar minn 12 %.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bulgaria's economy, the Commission spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP by 7.2% in 2020.
mt	Filwaqt li jqis l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 fuq l-ekonomija tal-Bulgarija, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa tal-Kummissjoni qed jipprevedi kontrazzjoni ta' 7,2 % tal-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	The debt criterion can be considered to be met as the debt ratio is below the Treaty reference value of 60% of GDP.
mt	Il-kriterju tad-dejn jista' jitqies li ġie ssodisfat billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn huwa inqas mill-valur referenzjarju ta' 60 % tal-PDG stipulat fit-Trattat.

en	In particular, the amendment increased the maximum structural deficit for 2021 from 1% to 4% of GDP, , beyond the medium-term objective of a structural deficit of 0.75%, and allowed for a gradual adjustment path between 2022 and 2027, with an annual consolidation of at least 0.5 percentage points of GDP between 2022 and 2027.
mt	B'mod partikolari, l-emenda żiedet id-defiċit strutturali massimu għall-2021 minn 1 % għal 4 % tal-PDG, lil hinn mill-objettiv ta' terminu medju ta' defiċit strutturali ta' 0,75 %, u ppermettiet perkors ta' aġġustament gradwali bejn l-2022 u l-2027, b'konsolidazzjoni annwali ta' mill-inqas 0,5 punti perċentwali tal-PDG bejn l-2022 u l-2027.

en	Data notified by the Czech authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Czechia reached 0.3% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 30.8% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Ċeki fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fiċ-Ċekja laħaq iż-0,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 30,8 % tal-PDG.

en	Nonetheless, there is a great degree of uncertainty surrounding the near-term macroecomic outlook..
mt	Madankollu, hemm livell għoli ta' inċertezza dwar il-prospettiva makroekonomika fil-futur qrib.

en	In 2021, according to the Convergence Programme, the deficit is expected to decrease to 4.1% of GDP.
mt	Fl-2021, skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza, id-defiċit huwa mistenni li jonqos għal 4,1 % tal-PDG.

en	Czechia's economy is set to suffer a strong hit from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
mt	L-ekonomija taċ-Ċekja hija mistennija li ssofri daqqa qawwija mill-pandemija tal-COVID-19 fl-2020.

en	According to the authorities, the total amount of direct fiscal support provided to the economy until 22 April 2020 was around 4% of GDP, out of which 2.2% of GDP as expenditure.
mt	Skont l-awtoritajiet, l-ammont totali ta' appoġġ fiskali dirett ipprovdut lill-ekonomija sal-22 ta' April 2020 kien ta' madwar 4% tal-PDG, li minnhom 2,2 % tal-PDG bħala nefqa.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Czech authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Ċeki bagħtu ittra b'fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Overall, since the planned deficit is well above 3% of GDP and the excess not temporary, and taking into account all relevant factors, the analysis suggests that the deficit criterion as defined in the Treaty and in Regulation (EC) No 1467/1997 is not fulfilled.
mt	B'mod ġenerali, billi d-defiċit ippjanat huwa ferm 'il fuq minn 3 % tal-PDG u l-eċċess mhux ta' natura temporanja , u filwaqt li jitqiesu l-fatturi rilevanti kollha, l-analiżi tindika li l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 mhuwiex issodisfat .

en	The 2020 Convergence Programme provides information on substantial measures to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020 jipprovdi informazzjoni dwar miżuri sostanzjali biex tiġi kkontrollata l-pandemija u biex tiġi appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	The pandemic has also led to the activation of the general escape clause.
mt	Il-pandemija wasslet ukoll għall-attivazzjoni tal-klawsola liberatorja ġenerali.

en	The upturn is forecast to be mainly driven by an increase in private consumption and investment.
mt	L-irkupru huwa previst li jkun prinċipalment xprunat minn żieda fil-konsum privat u fl-investiment.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.2%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis ta' 6,2 %% fil-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	It allows Member States to depart from the budgetary requirements that would normally apply while enabling the Commission and the Council to undertake the necessary policy coordination measures within the framework of the Pact.
mt	Hija tippermetti li l-Istati Membri jiddevjaw mir-rekwiżiti baġitarji li normalment ikunu japplikaw filwaqt li jippermettu lill-Kummissjoni u lill-Kunsill iwettqu l-miżuri ta' koordinazzjoni tal-politika meħtieġa fil-qafas tal-Patt.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Czechia's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità taċ-Ċekja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	Data notified by the Danish authorities on 5 May 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Denmark reached 3.7% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 33.2% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet tad-Danimarka fil-5 ta' Mejju 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika tad-Danimarka laħaq it-3,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 33,2 % tal-PDG.

en	Real GDP expanded by 2.4% in 2019, above its potential growth rate, with positive contributions from all demand components.
mt	Il-PDG reali espanda bi 2,4 % fl-2019, aktar mir-rata ta' tkabbir potenzjali tiegħu, b'kontribuzzjonijiet pożittivi mill-komponenti tad-domanda kollha.

en	Nonetheless, GDP is unlikely to return to 2019 levels.
mt	Madankollu, huwa improbabbli li l-PDG jerġa' lura għal-livelli tal-2019.

en	On 14 May 2020, the Danish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fl-14 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Daniżi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	3.4 Other factors put forward by the Member State
mt	3.4 Fatturi oħra ppreżentat mill-Istat Membru

en	These favourable trends continued into 2020 before coming to an abrupt halt in early March 2020.
mt	Dawn ix-xejriet favorevoli komplew fl-2020 qabel ma waslu għal waqfien ħesrem fil-bidu ta' Marzu 2020.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 5.9%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'5,9 %.

en	The Convergence Programme provides information on substantial new measures to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jipprovdi informazzjoni dwar miżuri ġodda sostanzjali biex titrażżan il-pandemija u biex tiġi appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Denmarks's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tad-Danimarka mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	According to the 2020 Convergence Programme, Denmark plans a deficit of 8% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 40¾% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, id-Danimarka tippjana defiċit ta' 8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 40¾ % tal-PDG.

en	In 2021, GDP is forecast to grow driven by a strong recovery in household consumption and investment.
mt	Fl-2021, il-PDG huwa previst li jikber minħabba rkupru qawwi fil-konsum u l-investiment tal-unitajiet domestiċi.

en	Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects GDP to decline by 5.9% in 2020, reflecting the disruption in economic activity caused by the lockdown measures and an unprecedented fall in external demand.
mt	Minħabba l-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta li l-PDG jonqos b'5,9 % fl-2020, li jirrifletti t-tfixkil fl-attività ekonomika kkawżata minn miżuri ta' għeluq u tnaqqis bla preċedent fid-domanda esterna.

en	It estimates these direct support measures with a budgetary impact at 4.9% of GDP in 2020.
mt	Huwa jistma dawn il-miżuri ta' appoġġ dirett b'impatt baġitarju ta' 4,9 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	General government deficit and debt (% of GDP)
mt	Defiċit u dejn tal-l-amministrazzjoni pubblika (% tal-PDG)

en	Data notified by the Estonian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Estonia reached 0.3% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 8.4% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet tal-Estonja fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Estonja laħaq iż-0,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 8,4 % tal-PDG.

en	3.3 Medium-term budgetary position
mt	3.2 Pożizzjoni ekonomika fuq terminu medju

en	The structural fiscal position is projected to improve from a deficit of 5.2% in 2020 to a deficit 0.8% of GDP in 2021 3 .
mt	Il-pożizzjoni fiskali strutturali hija pprojettata li titjieb minn defiċit ta' 5,2 % fl-2020 għal defiċit ta' 0,8 % tal-PDG fl-2021 3 .

en	Estonia was recommended on 13 July 2018 to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure does not exceed 4.1% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.6% of GDP 2 .
mt	L-Estonja ingħatat rakkomandazzjoni fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018 biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tal-infiq pubbliku primarju nett ma taqbiżx l-4,1 % fl-2019 ("il-valur ta' referenza tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission spring 2020 forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.9%.
mt	B'kunsiderazzjoni tal-impatt tal-pandemija COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'6,9 %.

en	The programme projects GDP to contract by 8% in 2020, but to recover in 2021, under the assumptions that the emergency situation will last until the end of May 2020 and that thereafter a gradual pickup in economic activity will begin.
mt	Il-programm jipprojetta li l-PDG jonqos bi 8 % fl-2020, iżda li jirkupra fl-2021, taħt is-suppożizzjonijiet li s-sitwazzjoni ta' emerġenza se ddum sal-aħħar ta' Mejju 2020 u wara dan se tibda żieda gradwali fl-attività ekonomika.

en	On 12 May 2020, the Estonian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-12 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet tal-Estonja bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The unemployment rate is projected to exceed 9% in 2020, up from 4.4% in 2019.
mt	Ir-rata tal-qgħad hija pprojjettata li taqbeż id-9 % fl-2020,'il fuq minn 4,4 % fl-2019.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Iqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif imiss ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The structural balance stayed unchanged in 2019, thus pointing to some deviation of 0.3% of GDP in 2019, while pointing to significant deviation over 2018-2019 taken together.
mt	Il-bilanċ strutturali baqa' l-istess fl-2019, u b'hekk indika xi devjazzjoni ta' 0,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li ġibed l-attenzjoni għal devjazzjoni sinifikanti matul l-2018-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	The conclusion is also confirmed for 2018-2019 taken together.
mt	Il-konklużjoni hija kkonfermata wkoll għall-2018-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	Significant liquidity support measures and other guarantees have also been adopted.
mt	Ġew adottati wkoll miżuri ta' appoġġ ta' likwidità sinifikanti u garanziji oħra.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Estonia plans a deficit of 10.1% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 21.9% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, l-Estonja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 10,1 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 21,9 % tal-PDG.

en	The debt criterion can be considered to be met as the debt ratio is below the Treaty reference value of 60% of GDP.
mt	Il-kriterju tad-dejn jista' jitqies li ġie ssodisfat billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn huwa 'l isfel mill-valur ta' referenza tat-Trattat ta' 60 % tal-PDG.

en	Note: MLSA refers to the Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment
mt	Nota: MLSA tirreferi għall-Aġġustament Strutturali Lineari Minimu

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Greece, % of GDP
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG, il-Greċja, % tal-PDG

en	4.3 Medium-term budgetary position, including government investment
mt	4.3 Il-pożizzjoni baġitarja fuq terminu medju, inkluż l-investiment pubbliku

en	General government deficit and debt (% of GDP)
mt	Defiċit u dejn ġenerali tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika (% tal-PDG)

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position including structural reforms
mt	.2 Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika f'terminu medju inkluzi r-riformi strutturali

en	The overall size of the measures is estimated to reach up to 10.5% of GDP with an estimated impact of 3.7% of GDP on the general government deficit.
mt	Id-daqs globali tal-miżuri huwa stmat li jilħaq sa 10,5 % tal-PDG b'impatt stmat ta' 3,7 % tal-PDG fuq id-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika.

en	COVID-19 pandemic and the activation of the general escape clause
mt	Il-pandemija tal-COVID-19 u l-attivazzjoni tal-klawżola liberatorja ġenerali

en	Public investment is estimated to have fallen from 3.0% of GDP in 2018 to 2.2% in 2019.
mt	L-investiment pubbliku huwa stmat li niżel minn 3,0 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 2,2 % fl-2019.

en	In 2019, the public debt-to-GDP ratio declined to 176.6%, reflecting the high general government headline surplus and the nominal GDP growth and the debt-reducing impact of stock-flow adjustments.
mt	Fl-2019, il-proporzjon tad-dejn pubbliku mal-PDG naqas għal 176,6 %, li jirrifletti is-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika u t-tkabbir nominali tal-PDG u l-impatt ta' tnaqqis tad-dejn tal-aġġustamenti tal-flussi tal-istokk.

en	Data notified by the Greek authorities on 22 April 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Greece reached 1.5% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 176.6% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Griegi fit-22 ta' April 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika tal-Greċja laħaq il-1,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 176,6 % tal-PDG.

en	The headline surplus increased from 1.0% of GDP in 2018 to 1.5% in 2019, due to solid economic growth, contained expenditure growth, and the receipt of transfers of equivalent amounts to the income earned by euro-area national central banks on Greek government bonds held under the Agreement on Net Financial Assets (ANFA) and the Securities Market Programme (SMP).
mt	Is-surplus nominali żdied minn 1,0 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 1,5 % fl-2019, minħabba tkabbir ekonomiku solidu, tkabbir fl-infiq, u l-wasla ta' trasferimenti ta' ammonti ekwivalenti għall-introjtu ggwadanjat mill-banek ċentrali nazzjonali taż-żona tal-euro fuq il-bonds tal-Gvern Grieg miżmuma skont il-Ftehim dwar l-Assi

en	According the 2020 Stability Programme, Greece plans a deficit of -4.7% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 188.8% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Greċja qed tippjana defiċit ta' -4,7 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 188,8 % tal-PDG.

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it, (ii) the implementation of structural reforms, and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) l-aderenza mal-OTM jew il-pjan ta' aġġustament lejh, (ii) l-implimentazzjoni ta' riformi strutturali, u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi prevalenti.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Greek authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Griegi bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 181.2% in 2018 to 176.6% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-Gvern naqas minn 181,2 % fl-2018 għal 176,6 % fl-2019.

en	Economic activity is expected to be severly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the related containment measures.
mt	Huwa mistenni li l-attività ekonomika tintlaqat m'mod sever mit-tifqigħa tal-COVID-19 u mill-miżuri ta' trażżin relatati.

en	Data notified by the Greek authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 3 confirms a general government primary surplus of 4.4% of GDP in 2019, which is equivalent to a primary surplus monitored under the enhanced surveillance procedure 4 of 3.5% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet tal-Greċja fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 3 tikkonferma surplus primarju tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika ta' 4,4 % tal-PDG fl-2019 li hu ekwivalenti għal surplus primarju mmonitorjat taħt il-proċedura msaħħa ta' sorveljanza 4 ta' 3,5 % tal-PDG.

en	The transition period started in 2017 and ended in 2019.
mt	Dan il-perjodu ta' tranżizzjoni beda fl-2017 u ntemm fl-2019.

en	Government debt decreased between 2016 and 2017 from 178.5% to 176.2% of GDP, and then increased markedly in 2018 to 181.2% of GDP.
mt	Id-dejn tal-Gvern naqas bejn l-2016 u l-2017 minn 178,5 % għal 176,2 % tal-PDG, u mbagħad żdied b'mod sinifikanti fl-2018 għal 181,2 % tal-PDG.

en	The structural balance in 2019 remained in high surplus, reaching 2.8%.
mt	Il-bilanċ strutturali fl-2019 baqa' f'surplus għoli, u laħaq it-2,8 %.

en	More specifically, Greece pursued reforms in line with the post-programme commitments given at the meeting of the Eurogroup of 22 June 2018.
mt	B'mod aktar speċifiku, il-Greċja wettqet riformi f'konformità mal-impenji ta' wara l-programm mogħtija fil-laqgħa tal-Grupp tal-Euro tal-22 ta' Ġunju 2018.

en	Hence, the analysis suggests that prima facie the deficit criterion as defined by the Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 is not fulfilled.
mt	B'mod ġenerali, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li prima facie l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 mhux sodisfatt.

en	a.First, the annual structural adjustment should not deviate by more than ¼% of GDP from the Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment (MLSA) ensuring that the debt reduction benchmark is met by the end of the transition period;
mt	a.L-ewwel nett, l-aġġustament strutturali annwali ma għandux jiddevja b'aktar minn ¼ % tal-PDG mill-Aġġustament Strutturali Lineari Minimu (Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment, MLSA) biex jiġi żgurat li l-valur ta' referenza għat-tnaqqis tad-dejn jintlaħaq sa tmiem il-perjodu ta' tranżizzjoni;

en	General government deficit and debt (% of GDP)
mt	Id-defiċit u d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika (% tal-PDG)

en	The clause, as set out in Articles 5(1), 6(3), 9(1) and 10(3) of Regulation (EC) 1466/97 and Articles 3(5) and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) 1467/97, facilitates the coordination of budgetary policies in times of severe economic downturn.
mt	Kif stipulata fl-Artikoli 5(1), 6(3), 9(1) u 10(3) tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1466/97 u fl-Artikoli 3(5) u 5(2) tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1467/97, il-klawżola tiffaċilita l-koordinazzjoni tal-politiki baġitarji fi żminijiet ta' tnaqqis qawwi fir-ritmu ekonomiku.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 74.7% in 2018 to 73.2% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn mal-PDG tal-Gvern naqas minn 74,7 % fl-2018 għal 73,2 % fl-2019.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 9.1%.
mt	Filwaqt li qies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipproġetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'9,1 %.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Croatian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Kroati bagħtu ittra bl-elementi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	4.5 Other factors put forward by the Member State
mt	Elementi oħra ppreżentati mill-Istati Membru

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Huwa jieħu kont tal-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis ukoll ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	On 23 March 2020, the Ministers of Finance of the Member States agreed with the assessment of the Commission.
mt	Fit-23 ta' Marzu 2020, il-Ministeru tal-Finanzi tal-Istati Membri qabel mal-valutazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni.

en	It allows Member States to depart from the budgetary requirements that would normally apply while enabling the Commission and the Council to undertake the necessary policy coordination measures within the framework of the Pact.Data notified by the Croatian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government balance in Croatia reached +0.4% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 73.2% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Kroati fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li l-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Kroazja fl-2019 laħaq iż-+0,4 % tal-PDG filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika laħaq it-73,2 % tal-PDG Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, il-Kroazja tippjana defiċit ta' 6,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun 86,7 % tal-PDG.

en	The projected sharp drop in GDP is a mitigating factor in the assessment of Croatia's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	It-tnaqqis qawwi projettat fil-PDG huwa element mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Kroazja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	Overall, the Convergence Programme projects a deficit of 6.8% of GDP in 2020, followed by a recovery to 2.4% of GDP in 2021.
mt	B'kollox, il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jipprojetta defiċit ta' 6,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, segwit minn irkupru għal 2,4 % tal-PDG fl-2021.

en	Domestic demand is expected to contract sharply due to relatively strong suppression measures that were put in place in mid-March, phasing out of which began in late April.
mt	Id-domanda domestika mistennija tiċkien ħafna minħabba miżuri relattivament qawwija ta' soppressjoni li ddaħħlu fis-seħħ f'nofs Marzu, li l-illaxkar tagħhom beda fl-aħħar t'April.

en	The general government gross debt stood at 73.2% of GDP at the end of 2019, above the 60% of GDP Treaty reference value.
mt	Id-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta'73,2% tal-PDG fl-aħħar tal-2019, fuq is-60 % tal-valur referenzjarju tal-PDG tat-Trattat.

en	4.2 Medium-term economic position including structural reforms
mt	.2 Pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju inklużi riformi strutturali

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Cyprus, % of GDP
mt	Grafika 1: Proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG, Ċipru, % tal-PDG

en	Data notified by the Cypriot authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Cyprus reached 1.7% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 95.5% of GDP 2 .
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Ċiprijotti fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika f'Ċipru laħaq il-1,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien 95,5 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	Note Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors tan-nota: Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Cyprus plans a deficit of 4.3% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 116.8% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, Ċipru qed jippjana defiċit ta' 4,3 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun 116,8 % tal-PDG.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP growth in 2020 by 7.4%.
mt	Filwaqt li jqis l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni qed jipprojetta kontrazzjoni ta' 7,4 % fit-tkabbir tal-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	Debt reduction was due to a comfortable headline budgetary surplus combined with nominal GDP growth.
mt	It-tnaqqis tad-dejn kien dovut għas-surplus baġitarju nominali konsistenti kkombinat ma' tkabbir tal-PDG nominali.

en	The notified data show that Cyprus did not comply with the debt reduction benchmark in 2019 (see Table 1), as the gap to the benchmark is 0.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata turi li Ċipru ma kkonformax mal-parametru referenzjarju tat-tnaqqis tad-dejn fl-2019 (ara t-Tabella 1), billi d-differenza għall-parametru referenzjarju hija 0,1 % tal-PDG.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Cyprus.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, peress li l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG jeċċedi l-valur referenzjarju ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju u li l-eċċess fir-rigward tal-valur referenzjarju jkun temporanju - mhijiex irrispettata, dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għal Ċipru.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Cypriot authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Ċiprijotti bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased substantially to 95.5% in 2019 from 100.6% of GDP in 2018.
mt	Id-dejn tal-Gvern bħala proporzjon tal-PDG naqas sostanzjalment għal 95,5 % fl-2019 minn 100,6 % tal-PDG fl-2018.

en	The headline budgetary position improved from a deficit of 3.7% of GDP in 2018 to a surplus of 1.7% in 2019.
mt	Il-pożizzjoni nominali tal-estimi tjiebet minn defiċit ta' 3,7 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal surplus ta' 1,7 % fl-2019.

en	Public investment has fallen from 5.7% of GDP in 2018 to 1.7% in 2019 due to the one-off impact on public investment of the financial support measures to CCB in 2018.
mt	L-investiment pubbliku waqa' minn 5,7 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 1,7 % fl-2019 minħabba l-impatt ta' darba li l-appoġġ finanzjarju lis-CCB kellu fuq l-investiment pubbliku fl-2018.

en	Those debt-reducing factors were partially offset by the debt-increasing impact of stock-flow adjustments (+0.4% of GDP).
mt	Dawn il-fatturi li jnaqqsu d-dejn kienu parzjalment paċuti mill-impatt li jżid id-dejn tal-aġġustamenti stokk-flussi (+0,4 % tal-PDG).

en	In 2019, the public debt-to-GDP ratio decreased substantially, to 95.5%, driven by a comfortable primary budget surplus as well as by a favourable snowball effect.
mt	Fl-2019 il-proporzjon tad-dejn pubbliku għall-PDG naqas b'mod sostanzjali għal 95,5 %, xprunat minn surplus primarju komdu kif ukoll minn effett "valanga" pożittiv.

en	In that respect, at least the following three main aspects need to be considered when assessing compliance with the debt criterion given their impact on the debt dynamics and sustainability: (i) adherence to the MTO or the adjustment path towards it, (ii) the implementation of structural reforms, and (iii) the prevailing economic conditions.
mt	(i) l-aderenza mal-OTM jew mal-perkors ta' aġġustament lejh, (ii) l-implimentazzjoni tar-riformi strutturali, u (iii) il-kundizzjonijiet ekonomiċi prevalenti.

en	After declining considerably from 103.4% in 2016 to 93.9% of GDP in 2017, the public debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 100.6% of GDP in 2018.
mt	Wara li naqas sostanzjalment minn 103,4 % fl-2016 għal 93,9 % tal-PDG fl-2017, il-proporzjon tad-dejn pubbliku żdied għal 100,6 % tal-PDG fl-2018.

en	More specifically, Cyprus has made some progress notably in improving the governance of State-owned enterprises; facilitating the reduction of non-performing loans; strengthening the effectiveness of the public employment services and outreach to young people; improving R&D ; easing the access to finance for the SMEs, and implementing the first phase of the reform of the National Health Insurance System.
mt	Speċifikament, Ċipru għamel xi progress partikolarment fl-oqsma li ġejjin: titjib tal-governanza tal-intrapriżi tal-Istat; faċilitazzjoni tat-tnaqqis tas-self improduttiv; tisħiħ tal-effettività tas-servizzi pubbliċi tal-impjiegi u ħidma ta' sensibilizzazzjoni maż-żgħażagħ; titjib tar-R&Ż; iffaċilitar tal-aċċess għal finanzjament għall-SMEs, u implimentazzjoni tal-ewwel fażi tar-riforma tas-Sistema Nazzjonali tal-Assigurazzjoni tas-Saħħa.

en	4.3 Medium-term budgetary position, including government investment
mt	.3 Pożizzjoni tal-estimi fi żmien medju, inkluż investiment tal-Gvern

en	Compliance with the preventive arm requirements is a mitigating factor for the assessment of Member State's prima facie non-compliance with the debt criterion in 2019.
mt	Il-konformità mar-rekwiżiti tal-parti preventiva hija fattur mitiganti għall-valutazzjoni tan-nuqqas ta' konformità prima facie ta' Stat Membru mal-kriterju tad-dejn fl-2019.

en	In their letter, the Cypriot authorities also stressed the positive evolution of public finances in recent years, as reflected in the general government headline balance surpluses achieved over the last four years (2016-2019), exlcuding one-off impacts related to the CCB.
mt	Fl-ittra tagħhom, l-awtoritajiet Ċiprijotti enfasizzaw ukoll l-evoluzzjoni pożittiva tal-finanzi pubbliċi f'dawn l-aħħar snin, kif rifless bis-surpluses nominali fil-bilanċ tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika miksuba fl-aħħar erba' snin (2016-2019), bl-esklużjoni tal-impatt ta' darba b'rabta mas-CCB.

en	Latvia's real GDP grew by 2.2% in 2019, driven by solid private consumption but with slowing investment and export growth.
mt	Il-PDG reali tal-Latvja żdied bi 2,2 % fl-2019, xprunat minn konsum privat solidu iżda bi tnaqqis fl-investiment u fit-tkabbir tal-esportazzjoni.

en	Data notified by the Latvian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Latvia reached 0.2% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 36.9% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Latvjani fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Latvja laħaq 0,2 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 36,9 % tal-PDG.

en	The differences in the macroeconomic and fiscal projections demonstrate the high uncertainty surrounding them.
mt	Id-differenzi fil-projezzjonijiet makroekonomiċi u fiskali juru l-inċertezza kbira marbuta magħhom.

en	On 15 May 2020, the Latvian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-15 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Latvjani bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Latvia plans a deficit of 9.4% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 51.7% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Latvja tippjana defiċit ta' 9,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat għal 51,7 % tal-PDG.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 7.0%.
mt	Jekk jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'7,0%.

en	Macroeconomic projections are highly uncertain, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on the duration and severity of restrictive measures.
mt	Il-projezzjonijiet makroekonomiċi huma inċerti ħafna, peress li l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 se jiddependi fuq it-tul u s-severità tal-miżuri restrittivi.

en	The Stability Programme projects the government deficit to deteriorate to 9.4% in 2020.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà, id-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika se jiddeterjora għal 9,4 % fl-2020.

en	In 2019, based on the outturn data and the Commission 2020 spring forecast, Latvia's structural deficit of 1.7% of GDP is assessed to be close to the medium-term budgetary objective of -1.0% of GDP, taking into account the allowance linked to the healthcare reform of 0.5% of GDP, which points to compliance with the requirements of the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Fl-2019, fuq il-bażi tad-data dwar ir-riżultati u t-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni u meta titqies il-konċessjoni ta' 0,5% tal-PDG marbuta mar-riforma tal-kura tas-saħħa, id-defiċit strutturali tal-Latvja ta' 1,7 % tal-PDG huwa vvalutat li huwa qrib l-objettiv baġitarju fi żmien medju ta' -1,0 % tal-PDG, li jindika konformità mar-rekwiżiti tal-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	Hence, the analysis suggests that prima facie the deficit criterion as defined by the Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 is not fulfilled.
mt	Għalhekk, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li prima facie l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit mit-Trattat u r-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97 mhux issodisfat.

en	Source JRC.
mt	Sors: il-JRC.

en	a) The crucial importance of tourism
mt	a) L-importanza fundamentali tat-turiżmu

en	Regional vulnerability map.
mt	Mappa ta' vulnerabbiltà reġjonali.

en	V.NEW HORIZONS - TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
mt	V.ORIZZONTI ĠODDA - LEJN FUTUR SOSTENIBBLI

en	Tourism is present in many different types of areas and regions: urban centres, insular, coastal, rural, remote areas and the EU outermost regions 14 .
mt	It-turiżmu huwa preżenti f'ħafna tipi differenti ta' żoni u reġjuni: ċentri urbani, insulari, kostali, rurali, żoni remoti u r-reġjuni ultraperiferiċi tal-UE 14 .

en	c) Addressing the liquidity crunch
mt	c) Nindirizzaw il-kwistjoni tal-likwidità

en	Directly and indirectly, it contributes close to 10% to EU GDP and has made the EU the world's leading tourism destination, with 563 million international arrivals and 30% of global receipts in 2018 1 .
mt	Direttament u indirettament, din tikkontribwixxi kważi 10 % tal-PDG tal-UE u għamlet lill-UE d-destinazzjoni ewlenija tat-turiżmu fid-dinja, b'563 miljun persuna jaslu minn ajruporti internazzjonali u bi 30 % tad-dħul globali fl-2018 1 .

en	d) Attractive, voluntary vouchers: a win-win for businesses and customers
mt	d) Vouchers attraenti, volontarji: jirbħu kemm in-negozji kif ukoll il-klijenti

en	Our shared ambition should be to maintain Europe as the world's leading tourist destination in terms of value, quality, sustainability and innovation.
mt	L-ambizzjoni komuni tagħna għandha tkun li l-Ewropa tibqa' d-destinazzjoni turistika ewlenija fid-dinja f'termini ta' valur, kwalità, sostenibbiltà u innovazzjoni.

en	Tourism heavily relies on seasonal and temporary workers (23% 16 ), many of them young (37% of tourism workers are under 35), women (59%), and from other countries (15% EU or non-EU) 17 .
mt	It-turiżmu jiddependi ħafna mill-ħaddiema staġunali u temporanji (23% 16 ), li ħafna minnhom huma żgħażagħ (37% tal-ħaddiema tat-turiżmu għandhom inqas minn 35 sena), nisa (59%), u minn pajjiżi oħra (15% mill-UE jew mhux mill-UE) 17 .

en	The companion web-app Cultural gems 26 , will launch a citizen ambassador's campaign in the second half of the year to support proximity tourism.
mt	L-app li takkumpanjaha Cultural gems 26 se tniedi kampanja għal "ċittadini ambaxxaturi" fit-tieni nofs tas-sena biex tippromwovi t-turiżmu ta' prossimità.

en	Tourism is a complex ecosystem of many players: off-line and on-line information and services providers (tourist offices, digital platforms, travel technology providers), travel agents and tour operators, accommodation suppliers, destination managing organisations, visitor attractions and passenger transport activities.
mt	It-turiżmu huwa ekosistema kumplessa b'ħafna atturi: fornituri ta' informazzjoni u servizzi offline u online (uffiċċji turistiċi, pjattaformi diġitali, fornituri tat-teknoloġija tal-ivvjaġġar), aġenti tal-ivvjaġġar u operaturi turistiċi, fornituri tal-akkomodazzjoni, organizzazzjonijiet għall-ġestjoni tad-destinazzjoni, attrazzjonijiet għall-viżitaturi u attivitajiet għat-trasport tal-passiġġieri.

en	The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) foresees a decline of international tourism of 60% to 80% compared to last year, amounting to losses of between EUR 840 billion to EUR 1.100 billion in export revenues worldwide.
mt	L-Organizzazzjoni Dinjija tat-Turiżmu (UNWTO) qed tipprevedi tnaqqis fit-turiżmu internazzjonali ta' 60 % sa 80 % meta mqabbel mas-sena l-oħra, li jammonta għal telf ta' bejn EUR 840 biljun sa EUR 1.100 biljun fi dħul mill-esportazzjonijiet madwar id-dinja.

en	The pandemic is putting the EU tourism ecosystem under unprecedented pressure.
mt	Il-pandemija qed tpoġġi l-ekosistema tat-turiżmu tal-UE taħt pressjoni bla preċedent.

en	Large multinational corporations operate alongside small companies, with 90% SMEs.
mt	Korporazzjonijiet multinazzjonali kbar joperaw flimkien ma' kumpaniji żgħar, li 90 % tagħhom li huma SMEs.

en	Digital technologies and data have a valuable role to play in combating the pandemic.
mt	It-teknoloġiji u d-data diġitali għandhom rwol importanti fil-ġlieda kontra l-pandemija.

en	22 23 24 Many European regions and cities rely heavily on cultural tourism.
mt	22 23 24 Bosta reġjuni u bliet Ewropej jiddependu ħafna mit-turiżmu kulturali.

en	According to industry estimates, revenue losses at European level have reached 85% for hotels and restaurants, 85% for tour operators and travel agencies, 85% for long-distance rail and 90% for cruises and airlines.
mt	Skont l-istimi tal-industrija, it-telf tad-dħul fil-livell Ewropew laħaq il-85 % għal-lukandi u r-ristoranti, 85 % għall-operaturi turistiċi u għall-aġenziji tal-ivvjaġġar, 85 % għall-ferroviji fuq distanzi twal u 90 % għall-kruċieri u l-linji tal-ajru.

en	·Eat and drink at restaurants, bars and cafes;
mt	·Jieklu u jixorbu fir-ristoranti, il-barijiet u l-kafetteriji;

en	EU travel and tourism industry reports a reduction of bookings in the range of 60% to 90%, compared to the corresponding periods in previous years.
mt	L-industrija tal-UE għall-ivvjaġġar u t-turiżmu tirrapporta tnaqqis tal-prenotazzjonijiet fil-medda ta' bejn 60 % u 90 %, meta mqabbla mal-perjodi korrispondenti fis-snin preċedenti.

en	From June, Europeana 25 , the European platform for Digital Cultural Heritage, will further develop its tourism angle showcasing European cultural jewels and hidden gems.
mt	Minn Ġunju, Europeana 25 , il-pjattaforma Ewropea għall-Wirt Kulturali Diġitali, se tiżviluppa aktar l-angolu turistiku tagħha li juri l-ġawhar kulturali Ewropej u dawk moħbija.

en	The Commission will set up a dedicated website with an interactive map combining information from Member States and tourist and travel industry.
mt	Il-Kummissjoni se twaqqaf sit web apposta b'mappa interattiva li tikkombina informazzjoni mill-Istati Membri u l-industrija turistika u tal-ivvjaġġar.

en	The EU has unlocked EUR 1 billion as a guarantee for the European Investment Fund, which will leverage a loan guarantee of EUR 8 billion to help 100 000 SMEs across the EU, including in tourism.
mt	L-UE użat EUR 1 biljun bħala garanzija għall-Fond Ewropew tal-Investiment, li se jservi ta' ingranaġġ għal garanzija fuq is-self ta' EUR 8 biljun li jgħin 100 000

en	This should include the promotion of sustainable tourism accommodations (through voluntary schemes such as EU Ecolabel and EMAS).
mt	Dan għandu jinkludi l-promozzjoni ta' akkomodazzjonijiet turistiċi sostenibbli (permezz ta' skemi volontarji bħall-Ekotikketta tal-UE u l-EMAS).

en	And the next months are crucial: during an average summer season (June-August) residents of the EU make 385 million tourism trips and spend EUR190 billion.
mt	U x-xhur li ġejjin huma kruċjali: matul staġun normali tas-sajf (Ġunju-Awwissu) ir-residenti tal-UE jagħmlu 385 miljun vjaġġ turistiku u jonfqu EUR190 biljun 2 .

en	It will also support agri-tourism as a sustainable model of tourism in rural areas.
mt	Se tappoġġa wkoll l-agrituriżmu bħala mudell sostenibbli ta' turiżmu fiż-żoni rurali.

en	These networks shall also connect tourism with other industries to accelerate uptake of new solutions, foster cross-sectoral investments in tourism ecosystem with ICT, renewable energies, health and life sciences, agri-food, maritime, cultural and creative industries, including the media sector.
mt	Dawn in-networks għandhom jgħaqqdu wkoll it-turiżmu ma' industriji oħra biex jaċċelleraw l-adozzjoni ta' soluzzjonijiet ġodda, irawmu investimenti transsettorjali fl-ekosistema tat-turiżmu bl-ICT, l-enerġiji rinnovabbli, ix-xjenzi tas-saħħa tal-ħajja, l-industrija agroalimentari, dik marittima, u dik kulturali u kreattiva, inkluż is-settur tal-midja.

en	Regions with smart specialization strategies for tourism and European clusters active in tourism could join forces in this respect, supported by Erasmus and Interreg programmes.
mt	Reġjuni bi strateġiji ta' speċjalizzazzjoni intelliġenti għat-turiżmu u raggruppamenti Ewropej attivi fit-turiżmu jistgħu jingħaqdu f'dan ir-rigward, appoġġati mill-programmi Erasmus u Interreg.

en	·Stay at hotels, camping sites, Bed &Breakfasts or other holiday accommodation establishments;
mt	·Joqogħdu f'lukandi, siti tal-ikkampjar, Bed & Breakfasts jew stabbilimenti oħra tal- akkomodazzjoni turistika;

en	-Address the liquidity crunch and rebuild consumer confidence: Recommendation on vouchers
mt	-Tiġi indirizzata l-kriżi tal-likwidità u tinbena mill-ġdid il-fiduċja tal-konsumatur: Rakkomandazzjoni dwar il-vouchers

en	The Communication "Towards a phased and coordinated approach for restoring freedom of movement and lifting internal border controls" 5 - adopted by the Commission as part of this package - provides recommendations for a phased lifting of restrictions to free movement and internal border controls across the EU.
mt	Il-Komunikazzjoni "Lejn approċċ gradwali u kkoordinat għar-ritorn tal-libertà ta' moviment u t-tneħħija tal-kontrolli fil-fruntieri interni" 5 - adottata mill-Kummissjoni bħala parti minn dan il-pakkett - tipprovdi rakkomandazzjonijiet għat-tneħħija gradwali tar-restrizzjonijiet fuq il-moviment liberu u tal-kontrolli fil-fruntieri interni madwar l-UE.

en	The EU's external borders have been closed to non-essential travel and many Member States have temporarily reintroduced internal border controls.
mt	Il-fruntieri esterni tal-UE ngħalqu għall-vjaġġi mhux essenzjali u ħafna Stati Membri reġgħu daħħlu temporanjament il-kontrolli fil-fruntieri interni.

en	Reduced pressures in the labour market and lower energy prices will put inflation below 2% in the near term.
mt	Il-pressjonijiet imnaqqsa fis-suq tax-xogħol u l-prezzijiet aktar baxxi tal-enerġija se jpoġġu l-inflazzjoni taħt it-2 % fil-futur qrib.

en	Based on outturn data and Commission calculations, Lithuania's structural deficit in 2019 stood at 1.6% of GDP and was close to the medium term budgetary objective (MTO) of -1.0% of GDP, taking into account the allowance linked to structural reforms of 0.5% of GDP in 2019 (gap of 0.1% of GDP).
mt	Fuq il-bażi ta' data dwar l-eżitu u l-kalkoli tal-Kummissjoni, id-defiċit strutturali tal-Litwanja fl-2019 kien ta' 1,6 % tal-PDG u kien qrib l-objettiv baġitarju ta' terminu medju (OTM) ta' -1,0 % tal-PDG, filwaqt li titqies l-allowance marbuta mar-riformi strutturali ta' 0,5 % tal-PDG għall-2019 (distakk ta' 0,1 % tal-PDG).

en	On 11 May 2020, the Lithuanian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Litwani bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	Data notified by the Lithuanian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Lithuania reached 0.3% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 36.3% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet tal-Litwanja fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Litwanja laħaq iż-0,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 36,3 % tal-PDG.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP growth in 2020 by 7.9%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis fit-tkabbir tal-PDG reali ta' 7,9 % għall-2020.

en	Lithuania's 2020 Stability Programme assumes the deficit of 11.4% of GDP in 2020 which is set to decline to 3.9% of GDP in 2021.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-Litwanja għall-2020 jassumi d-defiċit ta' 11,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020 li huwa mistenni jonqos għal 3,9 % tal-PDG fl-2021.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Lithuania's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Litwanja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprevedi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit mill- Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	In its Spring 2020 forecast, the Commission assumes a strong shock to the Lithuanian economy in 2020 due to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
mt	Fit-tbassir tagħha għar-rebbiegħa 2020, il-Kummissjoni tassumi xokk qawwi għall-ekonomija Litwana fl-2020 minħabba l-pandemija tal-COVID‑19.

en	Therefore, Lithuania's general government deficit is projected to fall to 2.7% in 2021.
mt	Għaldaqstant, id-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika tal-Litwanja huwa projettat li jinżel għal 2,7 % fl-2021.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Lithuania plans a deficit of 11.4% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 50.6% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, il-Litwanja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 11,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 50,6 % tal-PDG.

en	Hence, the analysis suggests that prima facie the deficit criterion as defined by the Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 is not fulfilled.
mt	Għalhekk, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li prima facie l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit- Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97 mhuwiex issodisfat.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Hungary, % of GDP
mt	Grafika 1: Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG, l-Ungerija, % tal-PDG

en	The COVID-19 pandemic changed that picture radically.
mt	Il-pandemija tal-COVID-19 bidlet din l-istampa radikalment.

en	On 14 June 2019, Hungary was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure does not exceed 3.3% (‘the expenditure benchmark') in 2019, corresponding to a structural adjustment of 1.0% of GDP 2 .
mt	Fl-14 ta' Ġunju 2019, ġie rrakkomandat lill-Ungerija biex tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja netta tal-Gvern ma taqbiżx it-3,3 % ("il-parametru referenzjarju tan-nefqa") fl-2019, ekwivalenti għal aġġustament annwali strutturali ta' 1,0 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	The notified data show that Hungary complied with the debt reduction benchmark in 2019, as the gap to the benchmark is -5.2% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata turi li l-Ungerija kkonformat mal-parametru għat-tnaqqis tad-dejn fl-2019, billi d-differenza mill-parametru referenzjarju hija ta' -5,2 % tal-PDG.

en	Data notified by the Hungarian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Hungary reached 2.0% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 66.3% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Ungeriżi fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fl-Ungerija laħaq it-2,0 % tal-PDG fl-2019 filwaqt li d-dejn kien 66,3 % tal-PDG.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 70.2% in 2018 to 66.3% in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn għall-PDG tal-Gvern naqas minn 70,2 % fl-2018 għal 66,3 % fl-2019.

en	The overall assessment points to a significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the medium-term budgetary objective in 2019 and over 2018-2019 taken together.
mt	Il-valutazzjoni kumplessiva tindika devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-perkors ta' aġġustament rakkomandat lejn l-objettiv baġitarju ta' terminu medju fl-2019 u matul l-2018-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	Based on the Convergence Programme, the policy measures adopted so far to mitigate the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated to have a budgetary impact of 2.8% of GDP in 2020.
mt	Fuq il-bażi tal-Programm ta' Konverġenza, il-miżuri ta' politika adottati sa issa biex jittaffa l-impatt ekonomiku u soċjali tal-pandemija COVID-19 huma stmati li jkollhom impatt baġitarju ta' 2,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020.

en	In the medium term, the Convergence Programme plans to decrease the deficit to 2.2% in 2022 and to reach 1.6% of GDP in 2023 and 1.0% of GDP in 2024.
mt	Fi żmien medju, il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jippjana li jnaqqas id-defiċit għal 2,2 % fl-2022 u li jilħaq 1,6 % tal-PDG fl-2023 u 1,0 % tal-PDG fl-2024.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Hungary's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Ungerija mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio in 2020 exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - the relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Hungary.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit l-2020, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG fl-2020 jaqbeż il-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u li l-kundizzjoni doppja ma ġietx issodisfata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur ta' referenza huwa temporanju - il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fl-istadji li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għall-Ungerija.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Iqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u tqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	According to the 2020 Convergence Programme, Hungary plans a deficit of 3.8% of GDP in 2020, while the debt is planned at 72.6% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, l-Ungerija qed tippjana defiċit ta' 3,8 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat għal 72,6% tal-PDG.

en	In 2021, according to the Convergence Programme, the deficit is expected to decrease to 2.7% of GDP.
mt	Fl-2021, skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza, id-defiċit huwa mistenni li jonqos għal 2,7 % tal-PDG.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards the deficit criterion, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio in 2020 exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - the relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Hungary.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-kriterju tad-defiċit, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG fl-2020 jaqbeż il-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u li l-kundizzjoni doppja ma ġietx issodisfata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur ta' referenza huwa temporanju - il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fl-istadji li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għall-Ungerija.

en	Overall, while total revenue remains unchanged compared to 2019, current expenditure is expected to increase substantially, only partly compensated by a cut in capital expenditure.
mt	B'mod ġenerali, filwaqt li d-dħul totali jibqa' l-istess meta mqabbel mal-2019, in-nefqa kurrenti hija mistennija li tiżdied b'mod sostanzjali, parzjalment biss ikkumpensata minn tnaqqis fin-nefqa kapitali.

en	Hungarian real GDP is projected to decrease by 7% in 2020.
mt	Il-PDG reali Ungeriż huwa projettat li jonqos b'7 % fl-2020.

en	Note: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Nota: Eurostat, tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	Malta's annual real GDP growth of 7.3% in 2018 and 4.4% in 2019 was driven by domestic demand underpinned by robust private consumption and investment.
mt	It-tkabbir annwali reali tal-PDG ta' Malta ta' 7,3 % fl-2018 u ta' 4,4 % fl-2019 kien xprunat mid-domanda domestika sostnuta minn konsum u investiment privat robust.

en	Data notified by the Maltese authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Malta reached 0.5% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 43.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Maltin fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika f'Malta laħaq iż-0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 43,1 % tal-PDG.

en	This is a mitigating factor in the assessment of Malta's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità ta' Malta mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	Potential growth in Malta is supported by increasing population, capital accumulation and productivity growth.
mt	It-tkabbir potenzjali f'Malta huwa appoġġat minn popolazzjoni li qed tiżdied, akkumulazzjoni ta' kapital u tkabbir fil-produttività.

en	On 12 May 2020, the Malta authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-12 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet ta' Malta ttrażmettew ittra b'fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	In 2020, Malta's economy will be severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Fl-2020, l-ekonomija ta' Malta se tkun affettwata b'mod serju mill-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	In 2021, the deficit is projected to decline to 3.6% of GDP.
mt	Fl-2021, id-defiċit huwa pprojettat li jonqos għal 3,6 % tal-PDG.

en	3.3.Medium-term budgetary position
mt	3.2.Il-pożizzjoni ekonomika fi żmien medju

en	Malta is subject to the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact and in 2019 it was required to ensure ongoing compliance with its medium-term budgetary objective (a balanced budget in structural terms).
mt	Malta hija soġġetta għall-parti preventiva tal-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir u fl-2019 kienet obbligata tiżgura li tibqa' konformi mal-objettiv baġitarju ta' żmien medju (medium-term objective, MTO) (baġit ibbilanċjat f'termini strutturali).

en	The 2020 Stability Programme for Malta projects a major worsening of public finances from a surplus of 0.5% of GDP in 2019 to a deficit of 7.5% of GDP amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020 għal Malta jipprojetta deterjorament kbir fil-finanzi pubbliċi minn bilanċ pożittiv ta' 0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal defiċit ta' 7,5 % tal-PDG fil-kuntest tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The weak external environment is projected to translate into a substantial decline in services exports, reflecting also halted tourism.
mt	L-ambjent estern dgħajjef huwa projettat li jissarraf fi tnaqqis sostanzjali fl-esportazzjonijiet tas-servizzi, li jirrifletti wkoll il-fatt li t-turiżmu twaqqaf.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 5.8%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprojetta tnaqqis ta' 5,8 % fil-PDG reali fl-2020.

en	Tthe debt criterion can be considered to be met as the debt ratio is below the Treaty reference value of 60% of GDP.
mt	Il-kriterju tad-dejn jitqies li jkun ġie ssodisfat hekk kif il-proporzjon tad-dejn ikun inqas mill-valur ta' referenza fit-Trattat, ta' 60 % tal-PDG.

en	The deficit also reflects an expected fall on the revenue side, reflecting mainly falling household consumption.
mt	Id-defiċit jirrifletti wkoll tnaqqis mistenni fuq in-naħa tad-dħul li hu l-aktar riflessjoni ta' konsum domestiku aktar baxx.

en	Data notified by the Polish authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Poland reached 0.7% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 46.0% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Pollakki fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fil-Polonja laħaq iż-0,7 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 46,0 % tal-PDG.

en	On 13 July 2018, Poland was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure does not exceed 4.2% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.6% of GDP.
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, il-Polonja ġiet irrakkomandata tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa tal-Gvern primarja netta ma taqbiżx l-4,2 % fl-2019 ("il-valur referenzjarju tan-nefqa"), li tikkorrispondi għal bilanċ strutturali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	2 The overall assessment points to a significant deviation from the recommended adjustment path towards the MTO in 2019 and over 2018-2019 taken together.
mt	Il-valutazzjoni ġenerali tindika devjazzjoni sinifikanti mill-perkors ta' aġġustament rakkomandat lejn l-OTM fl-2019 u matul l-2018-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	Thanks to the stabilising expenditure rule, the authorities plan to bring the deficit to close to 3% of GDP in 2021, in the case the economic situation does not require any additional fiscal impulse.
mt	Bis-saħħa tar-regola ta' stabbilizzazzjoni tan-nefqa, l-awtoritajiet qed jippjanaw li d-defiċit jinġieb qrib it-3 % tal-PDG fl-2021, f'każ li s-sitwazzjoni ekonomika ma tkun teħtieġ l-ebda impuls fiskali addizzjonali.

en	3.4 Other factors put forward by Poland
mt	3.4 Fatturi oħrajn ippreżentati mill-Polonja

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Poland's economy, the Commission spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 4.3%.
mt	Filwaqt li jitqies l-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19 fuq l-ekonomija tal-Polonja, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'4,3 %.

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Poland's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tal-Polonja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	The debt criterion can be considered to be met as the debt ratio is below the Treaty reference value of 60% of GDP.
mt	Il-kriterju tad-dejn jista' jitqies li ġie ssodisfat peress li l-proporzjon tad-dejn huwa inqas mill-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % tal-PDG.

en	The Convergence Programme underlines the high uncertainty surrounding that projection, driven by the evolution of the pandemic, the length and stringency of the sanitary measures, the strength of the economic recovery, the policy of the central bank and the external situation.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jenfasizza l-inċertezza kbira b'rabta ma' din il-projezzjoni, minħabba l-evoluzzjoni tal-pandemija, it-tul ta' miżuri sanitarji u l-fatt li dawn huma stretti ħafna, is-saħħa tal-irkupru ekonomiku, il-politika tal-bank ċentrali u s-sitwazzjoni esterna.

en	According to the 2020 Convergence Programme, Poland plans a deficit of 8.4% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 55.2% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Konverġenza tal-2020, il-Polonja qed tippjana defiċit ta' 8,4 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 55,2 % tal-PDG.

en	The Convergence Programme does not mention new high expenditure to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza ma jsemmix nefqa għolja ġdida biex tiġi appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	The Convergence Programme provides information on substantial new spending (fiscal impact of 3.2% of GDP in 2020) to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Konverġenza jipprovdi informazzjoni dwar infiq ġdid sostanzjali (impatt fiskali ta' 3,2 % tal-PDG fl-2020) biex titrażżan il-pandemija u biex tiġi appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	On 11 May 2020, the Polish authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Pollakki bagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti f'konformità mal-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprovdi evidenza prima facie dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit mill-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	Hence, the analysis suggests that prima facie the deficit criterion as defined by the Treaty and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 is not fulfilled.
mt	Għalhekk, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li, prima facie, il-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit mit-Trattat u r-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97 mhux issodisfat.

en	Private consumption is projected to be hard-hit due to an increase in unemployment, a sharp drop in wage growth and weak consumer confidence.
mt	Il-konsum privat huwa previst li jintlaqat ħażin minħabba żieda fil-qgħad, tnaqqis qawwi fit-tkabbir tal-pagi u kunfidenza tal-konsumaturi baxxa.

en	Note: MLSA refers to the Minimum Linear Structural Adjustment
mt	Nota: MLSA tirreferi għall-"Aġġustament Strutturali Lineari Minimu"

en	Government debt-to-GDP ratio, Slovenia, % of GDP
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG, is-Slovenja, % tal-PDG

en	Slovenia's economy grew by 2.4% in 2019.
mt	L-ekonomija tas-Slovenja kibret bi 2,4 % fl-2019.

en	Data notified by the Slovenian authorities on 31 March 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government surplus in Slovenia reached 0.5% of GDP in 2019, while the general government gross debt stood at 66.1% of GDP.
mt	Id-data notifikata mill-awtoritajiet Sloveni fil-31 ta' Marzu 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li s-surplus tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fis-Slovenja laħaq iż-0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 66,1 % tal-PDG.

en	The government debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 70.4% of GDP in 2018 to 66.1% of GDP in 2019.
mt	Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern mal-PDG naqset minn 70,4 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 66,1 % fl-2019.

en	On 13 July 2018, Slovenia was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of primary government expenditure, net of discretionary revenue measures and one-offs, did not exceed 3.1% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.65% of GDP 2 .
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, kien rrakkomandat li s-Slovenja tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja tal-Gvern, netta minn miżuri diskrezzjonarji ta' dħul u ta' miżuri ta' darba, ma taqbiżx 3,1 % fl-2019 (il-"parametru referenzjarju tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi ma' aġġustament strutturali annwali ta' 0,65 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	The increase in deficit reflects the planned stimulus of 4.4% of GDP and the effects of the economic contraction.
mt	Iż-żieda fid-defiċit tirrifletti l-istimolu ppjanat ta' 4,4 % tal-PDG u l-effetti tal-kotrazzjoni ekonomika.

en	The Stability Programme provides information on substantial measures to contain the pandemic and to support the economy.
mt	Il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà jipprovdi informazzjoni dwar miżuri sostanzjali biex tittrażżan il-pandemija u tkun appoġġata l-ekonomija.

en	This is a mitigating factor in the assessment of Slovenia's compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tas-Slovenja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	On 12 May 2020, the Slovenian authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fit-12 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Sloveni ttrażmettew ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	The headline surplus decreased from 0.7% of GDP in 2018 to 0.5% of GDP in 2019.
mt	Is-surplus nominali naqas minn 0,7 % tal-PDG fl-2018 għal 0,5 % tal-PDG fl-2019.

en	The decline of the ratio was mainly driven by the primary surplus, the denominator effect from increasing nominal GDP and the negative stock-flow adjustments.
mt	It-tnaqqis tal-proporzjon kien prinċipalment xprunat mis-surplus primarju, l-effett tad-denominatur miż-żieda fil-PDG nominali u l-aġġustamenti negattivi bejn l-istokk u l-flussi.

en	As specified in Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for Slovenia.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 2(4) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020, madankollu, billi li l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-Gvern għall-PDG jeċċedi l-valur ta' referenza ta' 60 % u l-kundizzjoni doppja - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur ta' referenza u li l-eċċess fuq il-valur ta' referenza jkun temporanju - mhijiex irrispettata, dawk il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għas-Slovenja.

en	Employment continued to grow unabated and unemployment reached a very low rate of 4.0% in the final quarter.
mt	L-impjiegi komplew jiżdiedu mingħajr waqfien u l-qgħad laħaq rata baxxa ħafna ta' 4,0 % fl-aħħar tliet xhur.

en	According to the 2020 Stability Programme, Slovenia plans a deficit of 8.1% of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 82.4% of GDP.
mt	Skont il-Programm ta' Stabbiltà tal-2020, is-Slovenja qiegħda tippjana defiċit ta' 8,1 % tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat li jkun ta' 82,4 % tal-PDG.

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Eurostat, It-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	Graph 1: General government debt (% of GDP)
mt	Grafika 1: Dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika (% tal-PDG)

en	This a mitigating factor in the assessment of Slovakia´s compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020.
mt	Dan huwa fattur mitiganti fil-valutazzjoni tal-konformità tas-Slovakkja mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020.

en	On 13 July 2018, Slovakia was recommended to ensure that the nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure does not exceed 4.6% in 2019 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.3% of GDP 3 .
mt	Fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018, is-Slovakkja ġiet irrakkomandata tiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja netta tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika ma taqbiżx l-4,6 % fl-2019 ("il-parametru referenzjarju tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,3 % tal-PDG 3 .

en	Data notified by the Slovak authorities on 14 April 2020 and subsequently validated by Eurostat 1 show that the general government deficit in Slovakia reached 1.3% of GDP in 2019, while general government gross debt stood at 48% of GDP.
mt	Id-data nnotifikata mill-awtoritajiet Slovakki fl-14 ta' April 2020 u sussegwentement ivvalidata mill-Eurostat 1 turi li d-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fis-Slovakkja laħaq iż-0,3 % tal-PDG fl-2019, filwaqt li d-dejn gross tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika kien ta' 48 % tal-PDG.

en	A similar assessment is obtained from looking at 2018-2019 taken together.
mt	Valutazzjoni simili tinkiseb billi wieħed iħares lejn l-2018-2019 meħuda flimkien.

en	Over the course of 2019, the Slovakia adopted several measures that further endangered the fiscal position (in particular in pensions).
mt	Matul l-2019, is-Slovakkja adottat diversi miżuri li komplew jheddu l-pożizzjoni fiskali (b'mod partikolari fil-pensjonijiet).

en	Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Sors: Il-Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	The increase in deficit reflects the planned stimulus of 2.5% of GDP and the effects of the economic contraction.
mt	Iż-żieda fid-defiċit tirrifletti l-istimolu ppjanat ta' 2,5 % tal-PDG u l-effetti tat-tnaqqis ekonomiku.

en	According to the letter sent by Slovak authorities to the Commission on 11 of May, Slovakia plans a deficit of 8.4% 2 of GDP in 2020, while debt is planned at 61.2% of GDP.
mt	Skont l-ittra mibgħuta mill-awtoritajiet Slovakki lill-Kummissjoni fil-11 ta' Mejju, is-Slovakkja tippjana defiċit ta' 8,4 % 2 tal-PDG fl-2020, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa ppjanat għal 61,2 % tal-PDG.

en	The planned deficit for 2020 provides prima facie evidence of the existence of an excessive deficit as defined by of the Stability and Growth Pact.
mt	Id-defiċit ippjanat għall-2020 jipprovdi evidenza prima facie tal-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit mill-Patt ta' Stabbiltà u Tkabbir.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 6.7%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipprevedi kontrazzjoni tal-PDG reali fl-2020 b'6,7 %.

en	3.4 Medium-term government debt position
mt	3.4 Il-pożizzjoni tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fiż-żmien medju

en	On 11 of May 2020, the Slovak authorities transmitted a letter with relevant factors in accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
mt	Fil-11 ta' Mejju 2020, l-awtoritajiet Slovakki tbagħtu ittra bil-fatturi rilevanti skont l-Artikolu 2(3) tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Dan jieħu kont tal-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	Overall, since the planned deficit is well above 3% of GDP and the excess not temporary, and taking into account all relevant factors, the analysis suggests that the deficit criterion as defined in the Treaty and in Regulation (EC) No 1467/1997 is not fulfilled.
mt	B'mod ġenerali, peress li d-defiċit ippjanat huwa ferm 'il fuq minn 3 % tal-PDG u l-eċċess mhux temporanju, u filwaqt li jitqiesu l-fatturi rilevanti kollha, l-analiżi tissuġġerixxi li l-kriterju tad-defiċit kif definit fit-Trattat u fir-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/1997 mhuwiex issodisfat.

en	According to the Commission 2020 spring forecast, general government debt is expected to rise from 48.0% of GDP in 2019 to 59.5% in 2020.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni, id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jiżdied minn 48,0 % tal-PDG fl-2019 għal 59,5 % fl-2020.

en	The clause, as set out in Articles 5(1), 6(3), 9(1) and 10(3) of Regulation (EC) 1466/97 and Articles 3(5) and 5(2) of Regulation (EC) 1467/97, facilitates the coordination of budgetary policies in times of severe economic downturn.
mt	Il-klawżola, kif stipulata fl-Artikoli 5(1), 6(3), 9(1) u 10(3) tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1466/97 u fl-Artikoli 3(5) u 5(2) tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 1467/97, tiffaċilita l-koordinazzjoni tal-politiki baġitarji fi żminijiet ta' tnaqqis qawwi fir-ritmu ekonomiku.

en	Graph 1: Government debt-to-GDP ratio, United-Kingdom, % of GDP
mt	Grafika 1: Il-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG, ir-Renju Unit, % tal-PDG

en	Note: Source: Eurostat, Commission 2020 spring forecast
mt	Nota: Sors: Il-Eurostat, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni

en	The United Kingdom was recommended on 13 July 2018 to ensure that the nominal growth rate of primary government expenditure, net of discretionary revenue measures and one-offs, did not exceed 1.6% in 2019-20 (‘the expenditure benchmark'), corresponding to a structural adjustment of 0.6% of GDP 2 .
mt	Ir-Renju Unit ġie rrakkomandat fit-13 ta' Lulju 2018 biex jiżgura li r-rata ta' tkabbir nominali tan-nefqa primarja tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika, netta minn miżuri diskrezzjonali b'rabta mad-dħul u dawk ta' darba, ma taqbiżx il-1,6 % fl-2019-20 ("il-parametru referenzjarju tan-nefqa"), li jikkorrispondi għal aġġustament strutturali ta' 0,6 % tal-PDG 2 .

en	All available evidence, including statements by the national authorities about the extent of the reaction of budgetary policy to the severe economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, points to a deficit significantly in excess of the 3% of GDP threshold in 2020-21 and in 2021-22.
mt	L-evidenza kollha disponibbli, inklużi dikjarazzjonijiet mill-awtoritajiet nazzjonali dwar il-livell ta' reazzjoni tal-politika baġitarja għat-tnaqqis fir-ritmu ekonomiku serju assoċjat mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, tindika defiċit b'mod sinifikanti b'eċċess tal-limitu ta' 3 % tal-PDG fl-2020-21 u fl-2021-22.

en	As specified in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, as regards the deficit criterion, since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for the United Kingdom.
mt	Kif speċifikat fl-Artikolu 4 tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 1467/97, fir-rigward tal-kriterju tad-defiċit, billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG jaqbeż il-valur referenzjarju ta' 60 % u li l-kundizzjoni doppja mhijiex irrispettata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur referenzjarju jkun temporanju - dawn il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għar-Renju Unit.

en	According to the Commission forecast, the United Kingdom's deficit is expected to be 10.7% of GDP in 2020-21, while debt is expected to be 102.5% of GDP.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tal-Kummissjoni, id-defiċit tar-Renju Unit huwa mistenni li jkun 10,7 % tal-PDG fl-2020-21, filwaqt li d-dejn huwa mistenni li jkun 102,5 % tal-PDG.

en	Taking those factors into account, the Commission considers its current forecast of a deficit of 10.7% of GDP in 2020-21 as sufficiently compelling prima facie evidence of an excessive deficit as defined by Article 126(2)(a) of the Treaty.
mt	Meta jitqiesu dawk il-fatturi, il-Kummissjoni tikkunsidra l-previżjoni attwali tagħha ta' defiċit ta' 10,7 % tal-PDG fl-2020-21 bħala evidenza konvinċenti biżżejjed prima facie ta' defiċit eċċessiv kif definit fl-Artikolu 126(2)(a) tat-Trattat.

en	Taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission 2020 spring forecast projects a contraction of real GDP in 2020 by 8.3%.
mt	B'kont meħud tal-impatt tal-pandemija tal-COVID-19, it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni jipproġetta tnaqqis tal-PDG reali fl-2020 bi 8,3 %.

en	It takes into account all relevant factors and gives due consideration to the major economic shock linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mt	Dan iqis il-fatturi rilevanti kollha u jqis kif xieraq ix-xokk ekonomiku kbir marbut mal-pandemija tal-COVID-19.

en	The general government debt is expected to increase from 85.2% in 2019-20 to 102.5% of GDP in 2020-21, before falling slightly to 100.2% of GDP in 2021-22.
mt	Id-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jiżdied minn 85,2 % fl-2019-20 għal 102,5 % tal-PDG fl-2020-21, qabel ma jinżel ftit għal 100,2 % tal-PDG fl-2021-22.

en	According to the Commission 2020 spring forecast, the general government deficit in the United Kingdom 1 is expected to have been 2.5% of GDP in the financial year 2019-20, while general government debt is expected to have been 85.2%.
mt	Skont it-tbassir tar-rebbiegħa 2020 tal-Kummissjoni, id-defiċit tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika fir-Renju Unit 1 huwa mistenni li jkun ta' 2,5 % tal-PDG fis-sena finanzjarja 2019-20, filwaqt li d-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika huwa mistenni li jkun ta' 85,2 %.

en	As regards compliance with the deficit criterion in 2020-21, however since the government debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds the 60% reference value and the double condition is not met - i.e. that the deficit remains close to the reference value and that its excess over the reference value is temporary - those relevant factors cannot be taken into account in the steps leading to the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit on the basis of the deficit criterion for the United Kingdom.
mt	Fir-rigward tal-konformità mal-kriterju tad-defiċit fl-2020-21, madankollu billi l-proporzjon tad-dejn tal-amministrazzjoni pubblika mal-PDG jaqbeż il-valur referenzjarju ta' 60 % u li l-kundizzjoni doppja mhijiex irrispettata - jiġifieri li d-defiċit jibqa' qrib il-valur referenzjarju u li l-eċċess tiegħu fuq il-valur referenzjarju jkun temporanju - dawk il-fatturi rilevanti ma jistgħux jitqiesu fil-passi li jwasslu għad-deċiżjoni dwar l-eżistenza ta' defiċit eċċessiv fuq il-bażi tal-kriterju tad-defiċit għar-Renju Unit.

en	B.Public diplomacy and strategic communication
mt	B.Diplomazija pubblika u komunikazzjoni strateġika

en	A.Enhancing democratic, accountable and transparent institutions
mt	A.Tisħiħ ta' istituzzjonijiet demokratiċi, responsabbli u trasparenti

en	A.Capacity‑building and effective monitoring
mt	A.Bini tal-kapaċità u monitoraġġ effettiv

en	·thematic and geographical instruments under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (specific project and programme arrangements will depend on the context);
mt	·strumenti tematiċi u ġeografiċi skont il-qafas finanzjarju pluriennali 2021-2027 (arranġamenti speċifiċi ta' proġetti u programmi se jiddependu mill-kuntest);

en	A.Implementation and evaluation
mt	A.Implimentazzjoni u evalwazzjoni

en	Assist to prevent and remove attitudinal, institutional and environmental barriers.
mt	Tingħata għajnuna għall-prevenzjoni u l-eliminar ta' ostakoli attitudinali, istituzzjonali u ambjentali.

en	Raise public awareness and stimulate public debate around actions to counter disinformation
mt	Titqajjem kuxjenza pubblika u jiġi stimulat dibattitu pubbliku dwar azzjonijiet kontra d-diżinformazzjoni.

en	·violations of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts, including in Syria, Yemen and South Sudan;
mt	·ksur tad-dritt umanitarju internazzjonali fil-kunflitti armati, inkluż fis-Sirja, il-Jemen u s-Sudan t'Isfel;

en	·Develop pluralist party systems and political parties' capacities in a non-partisan manner, assisting in the application of international standards on transparent party financing, internal democracy and inclusivity in the selection of candidates and office‑holders.
mt	·Jiġu żviluppati sistemi partitiċi pluralisti u kapaċitajiet tal-partiti politiċi b'mod mhux partiġġjan, li jassistu fl-applikazzjoni ta' standards internazzjonali dwar il-finanzjament trasparenti tal-partiti, id-demokrazija interna u l-inklużività fl-għażla tal-kandidati u tal-uffiċjali.

en	·Promote active citizenship and participation in public and political life.
mt	·Tiġi promossa ċ-ċittadinanza attiva u l-parteċipazzjoni fil-ħajja pubblika u politika.

en	B.Promoting human rights and democracy in the use of digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence
mt	B.Promozzjoni tad-drittijiet tal-bniedem u tad-demokrazija fl-użu tat-teknoloġiji diġitali, inkluż l-Intelliġenza Artifiċjali

en	C.Supporting independent and pluralistic media, access to information and the fight against disinformation
mt	C.Appoġġ favur midja indipendenti u pluralistika, aċċess għall-informazzjoni u l-ġlieda kontra d-diżinformazzjoni

en	·election observation and its follow-up;
mt	·l-osservazzjoni elettorali u s-segwitu tagħha;

en	·Step up action to prevent and combat all forms of discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons, including LGBTI-phobic violence and hate speech.
mt	·Tiġi intensifikata l-azzjoni għall-prevenzjoni u l-ġlieda kontra kull forma ta' diskriminazzjoni kontra persuni Leżbjani, Gay, Bisesswali, Transġeneri u Intersesswali (LGBTI), inkluż il-vjolenza u d-diskors ta' mibegħda kontra min hu LGBTI.

en	The misuse of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), carries a risk of increased monitoring, control and repression.
mt	L-użu ħażin ta' teknoloġiji ġodda, inkluża l-Intelliġenza Artifiċjali (IA) iġorr riskju ta' żieda fil-monitoraġġ, il-kontroll u r-ripressjoni.

en	Building a sustainable environmental future is a key goal, cutting across traditional lines between the economy and security, and between internal and external policy dimensions.
mt	Il-bini ta' futur ambjentali sostenibbli huwa għan ewlieni, li jaqsam il-linji tradizzjonali bejn l-ekonomija u s-sigurtà, u bejn id-dimensjonijiet interni u esterni tal-politika.

en	F.Compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law
mt	F.Konformità mad-drittijiet internazzjonali tal-bniedem u mad-dritt umanitarju

en	Support cross-party alliances and multi-party dialogue on policy issues of common concern.
mt	Jingħata appoġġ lill-alleanzi trasversali bejn il-partiti u lid-djalogi multipartitiċi dwar kwistjonijiet ta' politika li huma ta' interess komuni.

en	A.Protecting people, eliminating inequalities, discrimination and exclusion
mt	A.Protezzjoni tan-nies, eliminazzjoni tal-inugwaljanzi, tad-diskriminazzjoni u tal-esklużjoni

en	This is illustrated by several trends, including:
mt	Dan juruh diversi tendenzi, fosthom:

en	·Protect freedom of expression, media freedom and pluralism, online and offline.
mt	·Jiġu mħarsa l-libertà ta' espressjoni, il-libertà tal-midja u l-pluraliżmu, online u offline.

en	Maintain focus on follow‑up.
mt	Tinżamm l-attenzjoni fuq is-segwitu.

en	·dialogue and monitoring missions to implement the EU's generalised scheme of preferences (GSP);
mt	·missjonijiet ta' djalogu u ta' monitoraġġ għall-implimentazzjoni tal-iskema ġeneralizzata ta' preferenzi (SĠP) tal-UE;

en	F.Reinforcing economic, social, cultural and labour rights
mt	F.Tisħiħ tad-drittijiet ekonomiċi, soċjali, kulturali u tal-ħaddiema

en	In a polarised information environment, where social media play an increasingly significant role, this is a task requiring consolidated efforts.
mt	F'ambjent ta' informazzjoni polarizzat, fejn il-midja soċjali għandhom rwol dejjem aktar sinifikanti, dan huwa kompitu li jeħtieġ sforzi kkonsolidati.

en	·rising intimidation of journalists and threats to independent media;
mt	·żieda fl-intimidazzjoni tal-ġurnalisti u t-theddid għall-midja indipendenti;