French official: new pact needed for eurozone

PARIS (AP) -- An "overhaul" of European treaties is needed to help restore market confidence in the eurozone's ability to reduce high state debt and deficits, the French budget minister said Sunday. Valerie Pecresse said a new governance pact among eurozone members could include "real regulators ...

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