At weekly its meeting on Wednesday, the Commission will agree on a so-called Recommendation on how France should cut its budget deficit.
France has repeatedly breached the terms of the rules governing the euro - the Growth and Stability Pact - infuriating the smaller countries who try and stick to the letter of the Pact.
The Commission's recommendation will be sent to the Council of Ministers. However, any further action against France would have to be approved by a qualified majo...
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