Spain approves health and education cuts

Spain’s centre-right government launched new measures to cut public spending on health and education by up to €10bn a year on the 20 April 2012, amid persistent scepticism among investors about its ability to meet strict European Union deficit targets and avoid a financial bailout.

ESO: Background information: Spain Slides Further into Crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/spain-slides-further-into-crisis/

El País, 20.4.12: Cabinet approves massive education and healthcare cuts http://elpais.com/elpais/2012/04/20/inenglish/1334949544_177687.html

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