Brussels, 12/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - The ECOFIN Council has adopted opinions on the Stability or Convergence Programmes of a first series of member states for which the European Commission unveiled its recommendations in January (see EUROPE 9586 and 9591).
Of the eleven countries assessed, five have achieved their Medium Term Objectives (MTOs), namely Germany, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden. The five are called upon to maintain their healthy budget position and avoid...