Budget deficit target for 2010 heightened from 5.9% to 6.8%

The cut in budgetary personnel salaries by 25% and pensions by 15% was highly debated through the weekend. FMI officials met with the opposition leaders, which declared that they do not support the measures announced. In addition union leaders announced after negotiations with the government that protests will take place. Further details regarding the agreement between FMI and the government will be announced today.