Frankreich, Italien und Spanien kämpfen mit EU-Sparvorgaben

Handelsblatt discusses the challenges France, Italy, and Spain face in meeting the EU's fiscal targets due to their high national debt levels. These countries struggle with inflation and increased spending. Armin Steinbach, law professor at HEC Paris Business School, emphasizes the difficulty in balancing EU budget rules with domestic realities, warning that strict budget cuts could cause significant social and economic tension.