EU blasts Portugal over deficit

Portugal has been ordered to cut its budget deficit to fall in line with European Union (EU) rules.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Economic and Financial Affairs: Activities: Fiscal surveillance: Portugal http://ec.europa.eu/comm/economy_finance/about/activities/sgp/edp/edppt_en.htm

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