Brussels, 10/10/2012 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is sticking to its guns - the national budget belt-tightening strategy has of course had a negative impact on economic performance, but is crucial in order for the member states to achieve room for manœuvre in the medium-term for investment and a return to economic growth. “Fiscal consolidation strategy is one that favours growth,” said a Commission spokesperson on Wednesday 10 October. The strategy has to be “smart” and...