Government reveals 4 billion-euro margin to deal with deficit

The Spanish government has a cushion of some 4 billion euros that will allow it to meet its budget deficit target for this year despite the decision to freeze privatizations and the chance the regions might fail to sufficiently rein in spending, Economy Minister Elena Salgado said Friday.

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Government reveals 4 billion-euro margin to deal with deficit

The Spanish government has a cushion of some 4 billion euros that will allow it to meet its budget deficit target for this year despite the decision to freeze privatizations and the chance the regions might fail to sufficiently rein in spending, Economy Minister Elena Salgado said Friday.

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