Oh, I say…..

  • Credit restraints to economy signal need for bank repair in Europe
  • Fiscal consolidation in EU should support long-term growth
  • Irish govt has convincing plans to complete financial repair
  • Italy benefitting less than other euro zone countries from global demand
  • Wage moderation would help Italian economy to avoid loss of competitiveness
  • Essential Greece maintains rigour of fiscal consolidation
  • Portugal has good chance of recovering from current difficulties, more fiscal consolidation is a must
  • Encouraging France to pursue reforms, including pensions