Germany expecting tight budget

German finance minister Peer Steinbrück is due to unveil a tighter-than-expected 2009 budget that should set Germany on course to eradicate its federal deficit by 2011.

Deutsche Welle, 28.11.08: German Parliament Approves 2009 Budget http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3834389,00.html

ESO: Background information: Germany seals deal on budget http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-seals-deal-on-budget/

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