Brussels, 12/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday, the EU finance ministers approved Portugal's stability programme for the period 2005-2009, noting that it does not, however, provide any forecasts concerning the long-term viability of public finance. According to the version forwarded by Lisbon and endorsed by the Commission (EUROPE 8975), the country's deficit will reach 6.2% in 2005 to return to 4.8% of GDP in 2006, 3.9% in 2007, 2.8% in 2008 and 1.6% in 2009. Efforts made will be...