EU deficit debate pits old members against new ones
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European Union regulators are in controversy as many longtime member countries wish the budget-deficit laws to loosen while many of the newest member countries wish to maintain fiscal discipline. The aim is to grow the economy and underpin the euro.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Budget deficit in the euro zone may break rules
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According to the European Commission, the average budget deficit of the euro zone in 2003 could be in violation of fiscal regulations. These rules underpin the euro currency.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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France's deficit is seen breaching rules until 2006
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The budget deficit of France is expected to stay in violation of European Union rules until the 2006 year. This is a major expansion of previous forecasts.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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