German government: France must adhere to Stability Pact

As France seeks an extension from the EU on the deadline to reduce its national deficit, tension arises between the new French government and some other European actors.

Martin Schulz supported the idea, but the German government insists that the country adheres to the guidelines of the European Stability Pact.

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