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# excessive deficit procedure

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Spending watchdog tells Government to stick to €2 billion austerity target
Fiscal council finds 'wiggle room' on Budget targets - but wants full cuts
Spain 'will ask for an extra year to meet EU's budget targets'
Ireland could be given extra time to meet deficit deadline
Explainer: Why is Spain under so much financial pressure?