1. LAMAS Working Group 6-7 December 2017
Agenda Item 2.8 MUR Implementing Regulation
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2. OUTLINE
I. Background II. Results of LAMAS consultation III. Proposed changes in MUR regulation IV. Exchange of views V. Conclusions

3. I. BACKGROUND Rationale for a MUR implementing act
Principal European Economic Indicator
High visibility
Various methods in use with no common quality framework
Main issues discussed at LAMAS of June 2017
Status of quality indicators
Transmission, every 3 years, of monthly LFS results for quality monitoring

4. II. LAMAS consultation

5. II. LAMAS consultation

6. III. PROPOSED CHANGES in MUR Regulation
Quality indicators moved from core text to annex
2. No requirement to transmit monthly LFS data
3. Main other changes
First transmission synchronized with LFS under IESS
=> 25 June N at the latest, earlier transmissions welcome
Requirements for back series aligned with LFS under IESS
=> 25 May N+1 at the latest, earlier transmissions welcome

7. Calendar for options 1 (LFS) and 3 (national hybrid):
25 June N:
25 Apr N+1:
25 May N+1:

8. Calendar for option 2 countries:
(monthly registered unemployment inputs)
25 June N:

9. IV. Exchange of Views
Q1. Do you agree on synchronizing the first transmission of MUR and LFS data (see Article 4)?
Answers
Ratio
Yes 24
70.59% No 0%
Don't know 7
20.59%
No Answer 3
8.82%

10. Q3. Do you agree on aligning the back series requirements for MUR and LFS data (see the new Article 5)?
Answers
Ratio
Yes 19
55.88% No 1
2.94%
Don't know 10
29.41%
No Answer 4
11.76%

11. Transition period (JAN N – JUNE N):
Question: Shall we stop transmitting MUR data?
Answer:
=> NO, current gentlemen's agreement still applicable
=> MUR data to be transmitted in June N at the latest
=> No intention to suspend the MUR release

12. Break-free series:
Question: When shall MSs start transmitting break-free MUR?
Answer:
=> As soon as published nationally (idem quarterly series)
=> At the latest by 25 May N+1
=> MUR series transmitted shall be consistent with the
quarterly series transmitted (at all times)

13. Other comments: - Consistency between monthly and quarterly data to be
added as a quality criterion (AT);
- Drafting suggestions (e.g. LV, PL) to be considered in
a revised (post-LAMAS) version;
(ECB on trend / SA data, NO on moving averages, FI on deviations
from uniform sample distribution, PT on Christmas break, PL on back
series for monthly inputs, UK on derogations for 1st transmission of
MUR data, ).

14. Other comments: - Trend data, 3 Months Moving Averages, etc. not
excluded (NO input harmonization) but also assessed
through the MUR quality criteria mentioned in annex
(output harmonization);
- Other specific comments will be handled bilaterally.
=> s to send to:
=> Before 14 December
(ECB on trend / SA data, NO on moving averages, FI on deviations
from uniform sample distribution, PT on Christmas break, PL on back
series for monthly inputs, UK on derogations for 1st transmission of
MUR data, ).

15. V. CONCLUSIONS The LAMAS delegates are invited:
To take note of the results of the LAMAS consultation
To agree / comment on the revised version of the MUR regulation
To agree that a revised draft be circulated after LAMAS
To note that this (post-LAMAS) version will be the basis for further discussions e.g. at DSS level

16. Thank you for your attention!