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Spanish public debt hits new record

Public debt in Spain hit a historic high of €942.8bn in June, reports the BBC. Spain's central bank notes the figure is equal to 92.2% of economic output and is 15% higher compared to the same period last year. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wants to reduce public spending by €150bn.

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