French growth revised up to 0.6% in first quarter France's economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of this year, the national statistics agency Insee said today. Business • 24 Jun 15
French growth revised up to 0.6% in first quarter France's economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of this year, the national statistics agency Insee said today. Business • 24 Jun 15
France cuts 2015 budget deficit target France's public sector deficit should be narrower than initially forecast this year after the country's finances fared better than expected in 2014, its finance minister said today. Business • 26 Mar 15
France cuts 2015 budget deficit target France's public sector deficit should be narrower than initially forecast this year after the country's finances fared better than expected in 2014, its finance minister said today. Business • 26 Mar 15
EU gives France until 2017 to cut budget deficit The European Commission has granted France until 2017 to bring its budget deficit below the EU limit of 3% of GDP after Paris missed an already extended 2015 deadline. Business • 25 Feb 15
EU gives France until 2017 to cut budget deficit The European Commission has granted France until 2017 to bring its budget deficit below the EU limit of 3% of GDP after Paris missed an already extended 2015 deadline. Business • 25 Feb 15
Switzerland sees first budget deficit in a decade The Swiss government said it suffered its first federal budget deficit in nearly a decade last year following a surprise 9% drop in key sources of tax revenue. Business • 11 Feb 15
Switzerland sees first budget deficit in a decade The Swiss government said it suffered its first federal budget deficit in nearly a decade last year following a surprise 9% drop in key sources of tax revenue. Business • 11 Feb 15
Ireland set for growth of 4% in 2015: stockbrokers Ireland is set to be the fastest growing economy in the EU for a second consecutive year in 2015, according to Goodbody stockbrokers. Business • 12 Jan 15
Ireland set for growth of 4% in 2015: stockbrokers Ireland is set to be the fastest growing economy in the EU for a second consecutive year in 2015, according to Goodbody stockbrokers. Business • 12 Jan 15
Euro zone exports rebound in September The euro zone trade surplus widened in September, with a rise in exports offering rare good news for an embattled European economy that is worrying the world. Business • 17 Nov 14
Euro zone exports rebound in September The euro zone trade surplus widened in September, with a rise in exports offering rare good news for an embattled European economy that is worrying the world. Business • 17 Nov 14
Ireland set to top euro zone growth table Ireland will be the fastest growing economy in the European Union this year, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecast. Business • 04 Nov 14
Ireland set to top euro zone growth table Ireland will be the fastest growing economy in the European Union this year, according to the European Commission's autumn economic forecast. Business • 04 Nov 14
Budget deficit expected to be well below target The pre-Budget estimates of receipts and expenditures project a Government deficit of 2.4% next year, well below its target. News • 13 Oct 14
Budget deficit expected to be well below target The pre-Budget estimates of receipts and expenditures project a Government deficit of 2.4% next year, well below its target. News • 13 Oct 14
US budget deficit falls below 3% of GDP The US budget deficit fell to 2.8% of the economy's output in fiscal year 2014, as government revenues rose sharply, official data has shown. Business • 08 Oct 14
US budget deficit falls below 3% of GDP The US budget deficit fell to 2.8% of the economy's output in fiscal year 2014, as government revenues rose sharply, official data has shown. Business • 08 Oct 14
Central Bank eyes GDP growth of 4.5% for this year The Central Bank has nearly doubled its prediction for economic growth this year, largely due to a higher than expected level of exports. Business • 03 Oct 14
Central Bank eyes GDP growth of 4.5% for this year The Central Bank has nearly doubled its prediction for economic growth this year, largely due to a higher than expected level of exports. Business • 03 Oct 14
Tax take €700m ahead of target by September Exchequer returns for the first nine months of the year show the State has taken in over €700m more than expected in the last Budget, an improvement of 2.5%. Business • 03 Oct 14
Tax take €700m ahead of target by September Exchequer returns for the first nine months of the year show the State has taken in over €700m more than expected in the last Budget, an improvement of 2.5%. Business • 03 Oct 14
Crisis-hit France eyes gradual deficit reduction The French government unveiled its 2015 budget today, setting out how it would bring its public deficit to within EU limits two years later than planned. Business • 01 Oct 14
Crisis-hit France eyes gradual deficit reduction The French government unveiled its 2015 budget today, setting out how it would bring its public deficit to within EU limits two years later than planned. Business • 01 Oct 14
Govt urged to maintain prudent budgetary stance The Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to stick to plans for tax rises and spending cuts in the Budget, despite an improving economic situation and stronger tax revenues. News • 22 Sep 14
Govt urged to maintain prudent budgetary stance The Fiscal Advisory Council has urged the Government to stick to plans for tax rises and spending cuts in the Budget, despite an improving economic situation and stronger tax revenues. News • 22 Sep 14
France breaks 2015 deficit-cutting promise France said today that it was breaking the latest in a long line of promises to European Union partners to cut its public deficit. Business • 10 Sep 14
France breaks 2015 deficit-cutting promise France said today that it was breaking the latest in a long line of promises to European Union partners to cut its public deficit. Business • 10 Sep 14
Portugal to hit deficit targets despite ruling Portugal is still expected to cut its budget deficit to 4% of economic output this year, even after the country's top court rejected some austerity measures, Fitch said. Business • 19 Aug 14
Portugal to hit deficit targets despite ruling Portugal is still expected to cut its budget deficit to 4% of economic output this year, even after the country's top court rejected some austerity measures, Fitch said. Business • 19 Aug 14
France lays out reforms to respect EU rules France laid out a new economic programme to respect EU budget rules and curb public spending, while boosting growth and employment. Business • 23 Apr 14
France lays out reforms to respect EU rules France laid out a new economic programme to respect EU budget rules and curb public spending, while boosting growth and employment. Business • 23 Apr 14
Greece sees higher budget surplus Greece more than doubled its forecast for a budget surplus before interest payments this year. Business • 21 Nov 13
Greece sees higher budget surplus Greece more than doubled its forecast for a budget surplus before interest payments this year. Business • 21 Nov 13
Osborne says growth alone won't fix UK deficit Britain's finance minister vowed to stick to the path of austerity, saying economic recovery on its own would not be enough to fix the budget deficit . Business • 22 Oct 13
Osborne says growth alone won't fix UK deficit Britain's finance minister vowed to stick to the path of austerity, saying economic recovery on its own would not be enough to fix the budget deficit . Business • 22 Oct 13
Ireland has third biggest deficit in EU Ireland had the third biggest deficit in the EU last year at 8.2%, new figures from Europe show. Business • 22 Oct 13
Ireland has third biggest deficit in EU Ireland had the third biggest deficit in the EU last year at 8.2%, new figures from Europe show. Business • 22 Oct 13
Government deficit fell to 8.2% of GDP in 2012 The Government recorded a deficit of €13.5 billion in 2012, which amounted to 8.2% of GDP. Business • 14 Oct 13
Government deficit fell to 8.2% of GDP in 2012 The Government recorded a deficit of €13.5 billion in 2012, which amounted to 8.2% of GDP. Business • 14 Oct 13
SIPTU in warning over deficit targets SIPTU has warned it will pursue private sector wage increases if the Government reduces the deficit below the target for next year required under the Troika's bailout plan. News • 08 Oct 13
SIPTU in warning over deficit targets SIPTU has warned it will pursue private sector wage increases if the Government reduces the deficit below the target for next year required under the Troika's bailout plan. News • 08 Oct 13
Budget adjustment less than €3.1bn - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the adjustment in Budget 2014 would be less than €3.1 billion, as Exchequer returns show the State's tax revenues are on target. Business • 02 Oct 13
Budget adjustment less than €3.1bn - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the adjustment in Budget 2014 would be less than €3.1 billion, as Exchequer returns show the State's tax revenues are on target. Business • 02 Oct 13
France revises deficit reduction forecasts France has revised its public deficit forecasts. Business • 11 Sep 13
France revises deficit reduction forecasts France has revised its public deficit forecasts. Business • 11 Sep 13
Greece beating budget targets so far this year Greece is beating its budget targets by a wide margin so far this year, although the country is still deep in recession. Business • 12 Aug 13
Greece beating budget targets so far this year Greece is beating its budget targets by a wide margin so far this year, although the country is still deep in recession. Business • 12 Aug 13
Government deficit for 2012 comes in at 7.6% The Government's deficit for 2012 came in at 7.6% of GDP, beating the Troika target of 8.6%. Business • 22 Apr 13
Government deficit for 2012 comes in at 7.6% The Government's deficit for 2012 came in at 7.6% of GDP, beating the Troika target of 8.6%. Business • 22 Apr 13
