France urged to trim deficit

France faced calls from its European partners, 11 February 2008, at the Ecofin Council, Brussels, 11-12 February 2008, to adopt stricter fiscal policies, advice that the centre-right government in Paris views as misguided at a time of economic slowdown in Europe.

The Tocqueville Connection, 11.2.08: Eurozone tels France to balance budget by 2010 http://www.adetocqueville.com/

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