Brussels, 04/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - Congratulating Portugal for voting through its 2011 budget in parliament on 3 November 2010, a spokesperson for EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Thursday 4 November that the aim to cut the deficit from 7.3% to 4.6% of GDP was “appropriate” but the consolidation would have to make a considerable impact in years to come. Although recognising the negative impact on the country's economy of consolidating the budget in...