All EU states, with the exception of the UK and the Czech Republic, agreed to adopt a fiscal compact for more budget discipline at the EU summit on Monday. But the agreement hardly improves on existing law, some commentators write, while others fear it will imperil the economic upswing.
With articles from the following publications: Blog Charlemagne's Notebook - United Kingdom, La Stampa - Italy, El País - Spain, Lidové noviny - Czech Republic, Rzeczpospolita - Poland
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