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Debt-stricken Italy warned over spending

The European Central Bank has criticised Italy’s new populist government’s plans for tax cuts and a basic monthly income and continuity for pension payments....

Spain’s ruling party courts controversy over bribery scheme

In a case that has become emblematic of political corruption in Spain, the country’s ruling party was found to have profited from illegal kickbacks...

“The EU must focus on building a sustainable future for Greece” says Udo Bullmann

Ahead of yesterday's Eurogroup meeting, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann calls on the Eurozone finance ministers to move talks on the Greek programme to...

Why Italy must act to cut national debt

The European Commission has warned Italy to reduce its national debt, in the latest foreshadowing of possible future budget battles with the incoming government...

France’s ‘painful’ budgetary efforts pay off

France should be removed from a list of European Union member states with excessive deficits, according to the European Commission. The good news comes...

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