Several EU member states have questioned the ambitious economic goals the Austrian presidency has included in this week's summit conclusions, arguing it is damaging to the EU's image when targets are not met.
According to diplomats, there was a lively debate on Monday (20 March) about the draft conclusions, with a number of ambassadors calling for a more realistic approach when it comes to the union's plans to boost its competitiveness.
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