Strasbourg, 16/09/2004 (Agence Europe) - In response to MEPs' questions during Wednesday's debate on the Commission's communication relating to improving the Stability Pact (see yesterday's EUROPE, p.16), European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia sought to dismiss concerns, explaining that the proposals do not question the remaining criteria and that stability remains the overriding goal. At the same time, he acknowledged the fact that the Pact's credibility has suffered somewhat over recent...