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Austrian Stability Pact Signed
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Published: May 10, 2012; 17:04 ♦ (Vindobona)
The Austrian Federation, the provinces and the municipalities agreed on the stability pact. Until 2016, a zero deficit should be reached.
Austrian Stability Pact Signed / Picture: © Vindobona.org
After weeks of negotiations, the Austrian public authorities agreed on a common austerity policy. With a new stability pact, the public budget deficits should be completely cut until 2016. The Austrian Ministry of Finance plans to reach a zero deficit then. This year, the federal budget deficit is expected to amount to 2.47% In 2013, the deficit should reach 1.75%. By 2017, the treaty…
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