EU leaders split over 2020 economic targets

The European Council, Brussels, 25-26 March 2010 discussed the European Commission's proposed Europe 2020 strategy for growth and jobs - but failed to agree on some of the Commission's proposed headline goals.

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ESO: Background Information: Europe 2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-2020-strategy/

ESO: Background information: EU ministers' tug of war over 'Europe 2020' strategy http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-ministers-tug-of-war-over-europe-2020-strategy/

EurActiv, 29.3.10: González readies 'Reflection Group' report for Europe Day http://www.euractiv.com/priorities/gonzalez-readies-reflection-grou-news-391582

European Voice, Vol.16, No.13, 1.4.10: Backing for Europe 2020 http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/imported/backing-for-europe-2020/67572.aspx

EurActiv, 26.3.10: EU leaders delay deal on '2020' targets http://www.euractiv.com/priorities/eu-leaders-delay-deal-2020-targe-news-383260

European Council: European Council, Brussels, 25-26 March 2010: Presidency Conclusions http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/113591.pdf

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