The largest German trade union, the IG Metall has called for a change in the euro criteria. In a statement in reaction to the Sunday’s election the IG Metall president, Klaus Zwickel on Monday urged the new red-green government to focus on the record high German unemployment and to make the euro Stability and Growth Pact more flexible.
Mr Zwickel said he was expecting an initiative from the new German government to change the criteria of the EU Stability and Growth Pact. "Under the dict...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.